Assistant Vice President OR Senior Underwriter, Global Agriculture Reinsurance
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled underwriters in the global agriculture reinsurance sector is on the rise, with the market expected to grow significantly in the next few years. As a key player in this niche, Skyward Specialty is looking for a seasoned professional to drive their portfolio forward. With a strong background in treaty underwriting and a keen eye for risk analysis, the right candidate will thrive in this role. Considering the current remote job market, it's essential for candidates to highlight their technical expertise, particularly in Excel, and their ability to work independently. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of agriculture insurance and reinsurance products, as well as their experience in managing complex portfolios.
Job Description
About the Role
The Assistant Vice President or Senior Underwriter position at Skyward Specialty is a senior technical underwriting role that plays a critical part in managing the company's global agriculture reinsurance portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of treaty underwriting, risk analysis, and portfolio management. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, expanding, maintaining, and managing Skyward's global portfolio of agriculture reinsurance, working closely with the Head of Global Agriculture and other key stakeholders.As a key member of the underwriting team, the Assistant Vice President or Senior Underwriter will be expected to provide technical expertise and guidance to less experienced team members, while also representing Skyward in the reinsurance market with brokers and ceding company clients. The role demands a high level of authority and expertise, with the ability to evaluate complex treaty business, form a defensible technical view of risk, and build durable broker and client relationships.
Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing specialty Property & Casualty insurance carrier that delivers tailored solutions across nine specialized underwriting divisions. The company's culture is grounded in deep technical expertise, decisive underwriting, and long-term broker and client relationships. As such, the successful candidate will be expected to embody these values and contribute to the company's continued growth and success.
What You Will Do
- Perform in-depth technical underwriting and analysis of treaty reinsurance business across the global agriculture portfolio
- Underwrite and price new and renewal agriculture reinsurance submissions, applying delegated underwriting authority and pricing methodologies
- Review primary policy forms, reinsurance contract wording, and endorsements to confirm coverage intent, terms, and conditions
- Evaluate exposure, loss history, accumulation, and program structure to form a clear, defensible technical view of each opportunity
- Provide support for strategic planning and ongoing management of the global agriculture portfolio
- Market, develop, and maintain strong broker and ceding-client relationships, representing Skyward in the market and at industry events
- Monitor market development and explore trends and cycles in agriculture reinsurance, translating insights into actionable recommendations
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Claims, and Actuarial on monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting and on reserving and planning processes
- Serve as a senior technical resource to analysts and less-experienced team members, contributing to underwriting guidelines, pricing tools, and best practices
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, finance, risk management, actuarial science, mathematics, or a related field
- Seven or more years of (re)insurance experience, with a meaningful portion in agriculture, treaty reinsurance, or a closely related specialty line
- Demonstrated treaty underwriting and pricing experience, including familiarity with proportional and non-proportional structures
- Working knowledge of agriculture insurance and reinsurance products and the global agriculture risk landscape
- Strong command of reinsurance contract and policy wording and the ability to identify coverage and structural issues
- Proficiency with pricing and exposure analysis tools and strong Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree or professional designations (CPCU, ARe, ACAS/FCAS, or similar)
- Experience in managing complex portfolios and developing strategic plans
- Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in the agriculture reinsurance sector
- Familiarity with data analysis tools and programming languages
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing and innovative insurance carrier
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements and remote work options
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and holiday allowance
How to Stand Out
- Highlight your technical expertise in treaty underwriting and risk analysis, and be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience in managing complex portfolios.
- Emphasize your ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and demonstrate your excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Make sure to showcase your strong Excel skills and proficiency with pricing and exposure analysis tools.
- Research Skyward Specialty's culture and values, and be prepared to explain how you embody these qualities and can contribute to the company's continued growth and success.
- Be prepared to discuss your knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in the agriculture reinsurance sector, and how you stay up-to-date with industry developments.
- Consider creating a portfolio or samples of your work to demonstrate your technical expertise and experience in underwriting and portfolio management.
- Prepare to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and be sure to highlight your unique skills and qualifications to secure the best possible offer.
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