Regional Manager/avp - Construction Underwriting
Ace USA (New York City, New York)

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ACE INA is the U.S.-based division of the ACE Group of Companies, which provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world. Through subsidiaries of the ACE Group of Companies, ACE INA offers a broad array of sophisticated property, casualty, accident and health, and financial products, and risk management services to corporate and consumer clients across the U.S. ACE is dedicated to recruiting and developing talented individuals with the knowledge, ability and desire for success. With our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform, we offer an excellent opportunity for your future growth and development. Details of this great opportunity follow: Construction Regional Underwriting Manager - NY - Develops and executes business unit strategy for assigned territory; product line responsibilities include General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation and Clash Retention coverage for the Construction Industry (Wrap-ups and Practice Policies, etc.). As the Regional Underwriting Manager, this position will work with various support centers of ACE Casualty Risk and ACE USA to coordinate their efforts toward achieving profitable underwriting results for the business unit. These units include Operations, Claims, Actuarial, Loss Control and all other ACE USA underwriting units. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Position will be responsible for the following activities: FINANCIAL •Business plan -- develops and executes business plan/strategy to achieve financial results in the areas of profit, growth and expense. •Monitoring of results -- proactively manages and monitors results and key performance indicators to achieve desired results. PEOPLE •Staff -- responsible for the hiring and the development of business unit staff. •Performance management -- manages the performance management process for the business unit. UNDERWRITING PROCESSES, PROCEDURES, ETC. •Underwriting referrals – manages referral process for business unit. Refers risks falling outside of authority to senior leadership as appropriate. •Underwriting policy – assists with the development and communication of underwriting policies and procedures for business unit. •Audit -- manages and monitors audit process for business unit. Ensures business unit is operating within established underwriting processes, procedures, etc. CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT •Broker/Agent management – in collaboration with Senior Vice President, Construction and Regional Executive, develops and executes a distribution strategy that drives profitable growth. •Customer service – in collaboration with Claims, Risk Engineering, Operations, etc. develops and executes a service plan to meet/exceed customer expectations. Acts as the focal point for stewardship process for accounts in assigned territory. QUALFICATIONS: •Minimum of 7 Years Underwriting Experience •High Level of Product Knowledge including: ­ Exposure Analysis ­ Form & Coverages ­ Rating Principles and Mechanics ­ Basic Legal & Regulatory Requirements •Strong Organizational and Time Management Skill •Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skill •Strong Leadership Skill ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), the Bermuda-based holding company of the ACE Group of Companies, is one of the worlds leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 2006 gross premiums written of $17.4 billion and net premiums written of $12.0 billion. The companys book value per ordinary share was $42.03 at the end of 2006, up from $34.81 the year before, and our investment income in 2006 was up 27 percent from the previous year to $1.6 billion. The ACE Group provides a diversified range of products and services to clients through operations in more than 50 countries around the world, and has the authority to conduct business in over 140 countries. Additionally, ACE is an S&P® 500 component company, listed sixth in Business Weeks® Top 50 companies. ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with $1 per $1 company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress. Sound like the right job for you? If you would like additional information about ACE INA, please visit our website at http://www.ace-ina.com ACE INA is an equal opportunity employer and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status or any other status or condition protected by Federal and/or State laws, except where bona fide occupational qualifications apply. In order to be considered an applicant for employment with ACE, all applicants must go to ACEs website at www.ace-ina.com to apply for the position(s) of interest and complete an online application (found under Careers at ACE in the upper right hand corner of the homepage). If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered an applicant in accordance with ACEs policy.