The Vice President will drive underwriting strategies for representations and warranties insurance, ensuring compliance, profitability, and building strategic partnerships.
Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Surety, Transactional Risk and Environmental/Construction Professional. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.
You will be a Vice President – Representations & Warranties driving and executing the underwriting strategy for the transactional risk business. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing MGA, building out a specialty program that values your expertise, and making a direct impact to the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
This is a remote position.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
You will be a Vice President – Representations & Warranties driving and executing the underwriting strategy for the transactional risk business. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing MGA, building out a specialty program that values your expertise, and making a direct impact to the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement underwriting strategies, manages risk appetite, and optimizes profitability for representations and warranties insurance products, while adhering to the highest standards of regulatory and ethical compliance.
- Create policy terms and conditions, pricing, policy structure, and make coverage recommendations.
- Champion underwriting excellence by establishing and enforcing robust risk appetite, standards and guidelines.
- Analyzes complex contracts, insurance policies and binder agreements, assesses potential liabilities, and identify hidden risks to inform underwriting decisions.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships to drive new business, secures profitable deals, and provide customized client solutions.
- Monitor changes in corporate, transactional and insurance laws and regulations to ensure compliance and adapt underwriting practices accordingly.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, conduct research of new sectors, and develop innovative coverage solutions to expand the book of business.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ year's underwriting transactional risks
- 3+ year's legal experience with a focus on M&A
- J.D. required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including negotiation skills.
- Self-driven, detail oriented, and strong organizational skills including time-management and prioritization.
- Networking and relationship building skills.
- Sound business acumen combined with analytical, mathematical, reasoning, computer, and customer management skills.
- Contract review knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Travel will be required from time to time for conferences, broker meetings, and team meetings.
LOCATION
This is a remote position.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- $150,000 - $250,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
- Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
- Full healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
- 401k - 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
- Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)
- Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
Top Skills
Contract Review
Customer Management Skills
M&A Legal Experience
Risk Management
Underwriting Strategies
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