The AVP, Lead Program Manager reports to the Chief Underwriting Officer and assists in the managing and developing of various Property and Casualty programs.  S/he works closely with program partners in evaluating risk characteristics to determine potential business opportunities in accordance with guidelines and philosophy.   Key functions include but are not limited to:  - Works with several other departments such as Actuarial, Regulatory Compliance, Finance, Claims, and IT to maintain the quality, integrity and profitability of assigned programs and in the development of new programs. - Responsible for underwriting referrals for assigned programs. - Conduct regularly scheduled underwriting audits of assigned programs. - Assists with due diligence on new prospective programs. - Drives overall underwriting discipline and profitability of underwriting portfolio with partners. - Conducts Policy Forms and Rating Analyses - Ensures adherence to underwriting standards, audits, rate adequacy reviews - Evaluates coverages against competitors and works with business partners to develop/enhance coverage forms - Coordinates preparation of form and rate filing packages with state insurance departments - Conducts reinsurance reviews as directed and purchases facultative reinsurance as needed. - Develops and recommends analytics for data mining and program portfolio management. - Conducts training sessions on underwriting issues.

The Sr. Underwriter, Equine provides technical and authoritative support, as well as effective management, for all underwriting/administrative initiatives in the accomplishment of the corporation’s financial, strategic and business plan objectives as respects to the Equine/Cattle Program.  Key functions include but are not limited to: - Manage a book of equine and livestock mortality business - Responsible for the growth of that book to meet the goals and objectives of the business unit - Achieve terms, conditions and pricing that meet company profit objectives - Achieve loss ratio and production goals and deliver exceptional services in a timely manner - Collaborate with agents and brokers to foster productive and profitable relationships - Participate in continuing education and training