Sr. Underwriter​/AVP, Public Directors & Officers Division

Job Description - Sr. Underwriter/AVP, Public Directors & Officers Division )

Job Description Sr. Underwriter/AVP, Public Directors & Officers Division-)Description

Allied World is looking for a Sr. Underwriter or AVP to join the San Francisco team in the Public Directors & Officers division. The dynamic state of the D&O Insurance market requires drive, a high acumen for success, and flexibility to changing conditions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, for helping to manage the growth of the overall portfolio, and for marketing to broker-partners and servicing of existing and potential clients.

• Conduct financial and business analysis of client-companies and meet with C-suite executives to discuss operating and future performance
• Negotiate coverage and layer participation for large Directors and Officers Liability insurance programs on publicly-traded companies including IPOs, SPACs, and M&A transactions
• Assist in managing a renewal book of business while driving new business production growth
• Maintain relationships with broker partners while working to expand production sources regionally
• Work with Northwestern Region leads on regional budgeting and business development
• Engage with the Claims, and Actuarial, Legal, and Marketing departments on an as-needed basis
• Participate in internal projects to improve business processes regionally and countrywide
• Maintain compliance with all internal, administrative, and underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures

• 4-year college degree required
• 3-7 years underwriting experience
• Solid Writing and Communication Skills
• Basic understanding of financial analysis and accounting
• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to multi task
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Willingness to travel
• Must be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged

Salary range: $105,

The annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below the listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but not limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment.

Base salary represents one component of Allied World’s comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes:
Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Primary Location US-CA-San Francisco

Work Locations San Francisco 100 Pine Street Suite 2100 San Francisco 94111

Job Underwriting

Employee Status Regular

Job Type Standard

Job Posting Jan 13, 2026, 9:01:08 AM

Pay Basis Yearly