Harvard Group International

1640 Powers Ferry Road, SE

Building 25
Marietta, GA 30067-1444
Office: 404.459.9045
Fax: 404.459.9044
www.hgi1.com
HARVARD GROUP INTERNATIONAL




VICE PRESIDENT, PERSONAL LINES

Position Brief
TOP 5 MUST-HAVES:
1. 10+ years of P&C personal lines insurance experience
2. Background working with a combination of brokerage, sales, marketing and underwriting
3. Working knowledge of underwriting concepts and policy
4. Experience leading/managing underwriting teams and processes
5. Proven background creating and/or placing new business
CLIENT:
Our client is a Property and Casualty managing general agency (MGA) based in the Southeast with a long
history in the specialty lines insurance business.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Vice President of Personal Lines will operate in a leadership role to drive underwriting policy and
performance. This includes the management of underwriting quality, appetite guidance, and overall
execution of Personal Lines underwriting programs. This position will also be responsible for focusing
the underwriting teams on delivering against revenue objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates as SME providing direction and thought leadership to Underwriting groups and leaders
Ensures the performance of the book
Implements underwriting strategies that support profitable growth
Negotiates with program carriers and business units on individual accounts and programs
Negotiates commission rates and policy fee structures with carriers
Oversees underwriting quality that addresses both the technical and subjective aspects
Responsible for leading an underwriting team through hiring, training and ongoing management
QUALIFICATIONS:
Manages the integrity of the underwriting process
Establishes and communicates underwriting guidance
Leads the development of product enhancements based on industry trends and book performance
Develops and manage a connection between underwriting and distribution
Guides the development of personal lines underwriting new hire training and ongoing training
Leads/manages Personal Lines staff
Prepares for audits and responds to findings as required


* To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in MS Word format, to Michael Meeks at
mmeeks@harvardsearch.com. A fully detailed, formal specification will be sent to top-level, qualified candidates.