Job Description

Leap Recruitment Partners is pleased to represent a prominent leader in the global insurance and financial services sector as they seek a strategic and visionary leader for their Corporate Casualty division. This organization is a dominant force in the international specialty risk market, known for its extensive multinational network and commitment to underwriting excellence.

The Role

As the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Casualty Risk, you will serve as the primary architect for the strategy, profitability, and market reputation of a high-profile casualty portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership mandate where you will drive disciplined expansion, cultivate elite broker partnerships, and mentor a premier team of underwriting specialists.

Operating at the intersection of enterprise strategy and market execution, you will engage with senior executives and leverage a global network to solidify the firm’s position as a preferred partner for complex corporate risks.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Portfolio Leadership

• P&L Ownership: Drive the financial performance of the Corporate Casualty segment, ensuring the execution of long-term growth and profitability objectives.

• Market Strategy: Develop and implement sophisticated underwriting frameworks that harmonize market opportunities with capital efficiency and risk tolerance.

• Business Development: Lead the creation of high-stakes business proposals and presentations for prospective global clients and major brokerage houses.

• Portfolio Analysis: Vigilantly monitor performance metrics and market trends to initiate proactive underwriting adjustments and portfolio optimization.

Market & Relationship Management

• Brand Ambassadorship: Act as the face of the Casualty business, strengthening ties with key industry stakeholders, clients, and distribution partners.

• Internal Collaboration: Provide expert guidance and strategic partnership to internal functions, including Claims, Finance, Legal, and Risk.

• Multinational Growth: Utilize the organization’s international infrastructure to enhance and scale the multinational casualty value proposition.

Risk, Governance & Culture

• Risk Stewardship: Embed a rigorous risk management culture that aligns with global standards and regulatory expectations.

• Client-Centricity: Define and model a culture of fairness and excellence in service, ensuring customer needs are at the heart of underwriting decisions.

• Operational Integrity: Oversee internal control systems and governance processes to ensure sustainable resilience and timely remediation of any gaps.

People Leadership

• Talent Development: Attract, mentor, and retain a diverse team of high-performing underwriters, fostering a culture of technical mastery and sound professional judgment.

• Team Inspiration: Cultivate an energetic and accountable environment that encourages cross-functional collaboration and continuous professional evolution.

Qualifications

• Educational Foundation: University degree or equivalent; a CIP designation or a related professional insurance qualification is required.

• Extensive Experience: A minimum of 10+ years in commercial casualty underwriting, with a specific focus on large-scale, complex corporate risks.

• Multinational Expertise: Proven experience managing or contributing to multinational insurance programs is highly desirable.

• Market Authority: A recognized specialist within the insurance industry with established credibility among brokers and peers.

• Strategic Mindset: The ability to translate high-level corporate vision into actionable business results and operational excellence.

• Influence & Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences and influence stakeholders at the executive level.

• Analytical Rigor: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance data-driven insights against competitive market dynamics.

Total Rewards

• Comprehensive Compensation: Highly competitive base salary supplemented by performance-based bonuses and retirement savings programs.

• Flexible Environment: A modern, hybrid work model designed to support work-life integration.

• Wellness & Growth: Robust health benefits, personal wellness initiatives, and significant investment in your ongoing professional development and education.

• Time Off: Generous vacation allotment with customizable options to suit your lifestyle.

• Inclusive Culture: Access to employee-led groups focused on diversity, equity, and global inclusion.

At Leap we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. That means all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Leap will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Leap encourages applicants of all ages.