VP​/SVP Technical Underwriting Builders Risk

VP/SVP Technical Underwriting Builders Risk

DUAL North America is seeking a VP/SVP Technical Underwriting for their Builders Risk division. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the President of Builders Risk, with an expected travel of up to 30% or more. The salary range is $-$, and the role can be based in Houston or Dallas, TX, with remote/hybrid options available.

As an Underwriting Team Lead, you will be instrumental in shaping the underwriting strategy, cultivating new broker relationships, and serving as the subject matter expert for complex risk evaluation. You will manage a team throughout the employee lifecycle and be responsible for profitable portfolio growth. This leadership role involves directing underwriting for the national construction portfolio, with a focus on large and complex projects in renewable energy, oil and gas, power, civil, and industrial sectors.

You will also oversee executive‑level broker relationships (retail and wholesale), manage profitability targets, and ensure cross‑functional alignment with product, claims, and actuarial teams.

• Manage and expand a personal portfolio of technical risk‑based projects, evaluating risks and optimizing carrier capacity within established agreements and guidelines.
• Train and mentor Associate Underwriters and Underwriters, fostering their career development.
• Lead a small to mid‑sized team, overseeing performance evaluations, hiring, recruitment, and termination decisions.
• Establish team production goals that align with division objectives, driving execution both hands‑on and through direct reports.
• Review referrals from team members.
• Curate a business portfolio in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools, potentially contributing to governance and guideline definition.
• Undertake division‑level projects or initiatives outside your direct area of expertise to broaden organizational understanding.
• Manage a portion of the division's budget, including staffing and travel & entertainment expenses.
• Develop working‑level knowledge of capacity and build relationships with capacity providers.
• Collaborate with the Division President to expand business into other inland marine offerings, such as contractors equipment, inland marine, and truck cargo.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for your business area, providing guidance to peers, leadership, and team members.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk characteristics, including nuanced risks, limits, and pricing strategies.
• Achieve annual new and renewal business goals, including premium income targets, quote numbers, hit ratios, and retentions, ensuring the team meets these objectives.
• Foster and develop new relationships with key producers to drive business growth.

• Possesses Underwriting authority as outlined in the Letter of Authority (LOA).

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, chemistry, risk management, finance, business, marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant technical and inland marine underwriting experience.
• In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Proven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment.
• Highly self‑motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 30% or more as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry events.

• A career path you define.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a variety of wellbeing programs.
• Competitive salary, unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401k with company match.
• Paid volunteer days.
• An environment that encourages and celebrates new ideas, where individuals who want to make a tangible impact thrive.

DUAL North America is committed to equality, fairness, and respect in all interactions. We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and interview process, and in the performance of essential job functions.