Vice President, Underwriting- West Region

Old Republic Bitco is seeking a Vice President, Underwriting – Regional Manager to join our West Coast Region and Regional office located in Pasadena, CA. As a respected specialty insurer with 11 branch offices across 10 states, OR Bitco delivers tailored insurance solutions to complex industries such as construction, forest products, and oil and gas. This position is open to a hybrid work arrangement, blending flexibility with meaningful in person collaboration.

At OR Bitco, our work is guided by core values. We care deeply about our people, partners, and customers. We are committed to excellence and accountability. We deliver on our promises with integrity and precision, and we strive to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. These values drive our mission to protect the people and industries that keep America running.

Join the OR Bitco team and be part of a workplace built on collaboration, open communication, and a positive culture that supports growth and success. If you are passionate about operational excellence and ready to make a measurable impact within a growing, industry-leading organization, OR Bitco offers the platform and challenge you have been looking for.

The Vice President, Underwriting is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of underwriting operations across a designated region. This role ensures underwriting activities are conducted in accordance with company guidelines, risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and profitability objectives. Working closely with Underwriting Managers and regional leadership, the Vice President drives underwriting performance, portfolio management, agency relationships, and business growth initiatives while maintaining disciplined risk selection and pricing practices. This position provides guidance, coaching, and direction to underwriting teams, fosters consistency in underwriting practices, and supports the achievement of regional and corporate business objectives. The Vice President monitors production, retention, loss ratio, and profitability trends, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements strategies that promote sustainable growth and operational excellence throughout the region.

• →Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or other Business-related fields
• →8-10+ years of industry experience in the following areas:
  • →Commercial Underwriting in the Construction, Forest Products, Manufacturing, and/or Oil & Gas industries
  • →Underwriting New & Renewal Business – Determining pricing and understanding commercial lines policy forms and coverages
  • →Analyzing & Managing Exposures – Developing action plans to manage risks and changes during a policy period
  • →Agency Management – Growth and development; prospecting; appointment; and maximization of opportunities and responsibilities
  • →External Sales – Cultivating new business while demonstrating retention of current customers through presentations to agencies and customers
• →5+ years' experience in supervising or managing an Underwriting team
• →Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing key underwriting issues and taking appropriate action on developed information
• →Chartered Property Casualty Insurance (CPCU) or similar professional designation highly regarded
• →Must be willing to travel, as required, to maintain territory and scope of responsibility; A valid driver's license is required.