AVP, National Partner Underwriting - Remote

Knowledge and Requirements

• Deep understanding of commercial P&C underwriting principles, especially in large/national accounts.
• Proven ability to manage underwriting teams and drive profitable growth.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills with national brokers and aggregators.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align underwriting practices with broader business goals.
• Proficiency in data analysis, pricing strategies, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks in commercial insurance.
• Must be willing to travel to visit agency partners and regions up to 25% of time
• Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CPCU designation preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of commercial underwriting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role and/or managing large or national accounts.
• Requires specialized knowledge in underwriting, risk management, and insurance regulations.
• Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page .
• The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
• Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
• For Massachusetts Applicants
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.