Commercial Habitational Leader - Property & GL (E&S / MGA)


Chicago
Permanent
Negotiable
Insurance and Actuarial Science
PR/594183_1779841406
Commercial Habitational Leader - Property & GL (E&S / MGA)

Commercial Habitational Leader - Property & GL (E&S / MGA)

My client is launching and scaling a market-leading Commercial Habitational platform and is seeking a senior leader to build out their Property & General Liability offering.

This is a high-visibility, market-facing role with full P&L ownership, responsible for underwriting strategy, product development, reinsurance, and distribution.


What You'll Do

  • Build and grow a habitational Property & GL portfolio (apartments, condos, multi-family)
  • Own P&L, portfolio performance, and underwriting strategy
  • Develop products, pricing, and underwriting guidelines
  • Lead carrier and reinsurance relationships
  • Drive growth through broker and distribution partnerships
  • Lead and scale an underwriting team

Ideal Background

  • 10+ years in Commercial Property & GL, with habitational exposure
  • Experience in E&S, MGA, MGU, or program/binding environments
  • Track record of portfolio ownership, growth, or P&L responsibility
  • Strong broker, carrier, or reinsurance relationships
  • Experience building or scaling programs or business lines
  • Currently a VP/SVP, Practice Leader, or senior #2 ready for a step up

This is an opportunity to step into a true build role with strong capital backing, embedded distribution, and a clear mandate for growth.

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