Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier space. We’re proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible.
Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It’s our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience, with at least 10 years in excess casualty leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPCU, ARM, or similar designation preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proven track record of building and managing a profitable portfolio
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Deep knowledge of litigation trends, nuclear verdict drivers, and industry-wide social inflation impacts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-regional teams and broker distribution networks.
• Strong analytical mindset with familiarity in actuarial metrics, exposure modeling, and portfolio optimization.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Head of Excess Casualty will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Excess Casualty division within ICW Specialty. This role is accountable for driving underwriting profitability, sustainable growth, and disciplined portfolio management across the entire excess casualty segment. The executive will lead the development and execution of underwriting strategies, oversee product innovation, cultivate top underwriting talent, and ensure the alignment of the division’s objectives with the broader goals of ICW Specialty.
This leadership role requires a deep understanding of the Excess & Surplus and Excess Casualty marketplace, disciplined underwriting judgment, and the ability to build and manage profitable portfolios in a dynamic, broker-driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical underwriting skills, market credibility, and a passion for developing underwriting talent.