The Senior Vice President & Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) is an executive leader responsible for driving underwriting excellence, portfolio performance, and strategic growth at Vela Insurance Services. Reporting to the President, s/he will lead a unified underwriting strategy across all segments, ensuring profitable growth through a “One Underwriting” mindset. This role will oversee the redesign of the CUO role to foster stronger collaboration with MSEs, foster a sales-driven culture, and align underwriting operations with emerging opportunities in technology, data analytics, and market diversification. The CUO will champion a future-focused vision, enhancing...

The Executive Underwriter will evaluate (selection and pricing) and maintain (control) risk acceptability and profitability within the company’s underwriting guidelines and procedures for commercial risks with a focus on non-admitted General Liability for products and products related risks. Particular focus will be on Manufacturing and Products Liability. Manage and maintain good Wholesale Broker relationships. Meet and maintain the production, profitability, and service standards established for the company. Assist in building appetite and risk selection guidelines for new classes of business to be added according to...

Ideal Complex Claims Specialist will have 8 or more years of commercial general liability claims experience, with significant experience in complex coverage and litigated claims.  Specific knowledge and expertise in New York Labor law and construction related claims are critical to this role.  New York Adjuster License a plus.     Candidates must be capable of working under limited supervision and working with a remote manager.     In this role, the claims professional investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and resolves litigated and non-litigated bodily injury, property damage,...