VP Specialty Healthcare

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a

VP Specialty Healthcare

Classification: Exempt/Full-time

• Reports to: EVP Underwriting, Healthcare

• Travel: Up to 15%

• Salary: $175,000 - $250,000

• Location: Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, San Diego, CA, Hybrid

Role overview

DUAL North America is seeking a Senior Vice President in Underwriting for the Healthcare division.  

The Senior Vice President (SVP) plays a tactical leadership role in shaping and executing underwriting strategies, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in complex underwriting matters and high-impact initiatives. The SVP manages risks, ensures adherence to underwriting guidelines, acts as an escalation point for managers and professional staff, and drives performance against underwriting goals and metrics.

Leading a team of Healthcare Underwriters, you will utilize your expertise in healthcare underwriting and exceptional leadership skills to ensure profitable portfolio management.

Role responsibilities

      Manage a small to mid-sized team and is responsible for performance evaluations, hiring and recruiting, and termination decisionsDefine team production goals that align to division goals, and drive execution in both a hands-on fashion while also accomplishing work often through direct reports

      Review referrals from team membersCurate a portfolio of business in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools within UW guidelines; may provide input to governance and defining underwriting guidelines

      Owns division level projects or initiatives outside of direct area of expertise to gain knowledge and exposure to larger organizational operationsMay manage budget for a small team or portion of the division, including staffing and T&E costs

      Working level knowledge of capacity and expectation to build relationships with capacity providersAct as Subject Matter Expert for their respective business to peers and leadership and those within their team

      Demonstrates advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics which could include more nuanced risks, limits, and how to price themExecute on annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and hitting quote numbers with desired hit ratios and retentions, and ensuring the team is executing on these goals as well

      Foster and build new relationships with key producers – expectation is to gain more businessUnderwriting Authority: Has Underwriting authority as outlined in LOA 

Key requirements

      Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field preferred8-12 years of healthcare underwriting experience required; Surplus lines and wholesale broker experience preferred

      Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations preferredIn-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment

      Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skillsProven 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 detailAbility to travel up to 15% or more as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry eventsMust be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment

What we offer:A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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 federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.