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Global Head of ContingencyAmynta Group • Durham, NC, US
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Global Head of Contingency

Global Head of Contingency

Amynta Group • Durham, NC, US
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Global Head Of Contingency

We're thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group! We are seeking an experienced and strategic insurance leader to serve as the Global Head of Contingency, overseeing the underwriting and performance of our Contingency insurance portfolio. This high-impact role is responsible for managing a team of underwriters, driving profitable growth, and strengthening relationships with brokers and insurers. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Event Cancellation, Prize Indemnity, and Weather insurance, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven track record of leadership in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Strategic & Financial Leadership

  • Set and execute the strategic vision for the Contingency portfolio, aligning with broader organizational objectives.
  • Identify emerging market trends and evolving customer needs to guide product development and market positioning.
  • Support portfolio profitability through strong P&L oversight and strategic resource allocation.

Underwriting & Portfolio Management

  • Underwrite and oversee Event Cancellation, Prize, Bonus, Redemption, and Weather accounts.
  • Release renewal quotes in accordance with established departmental procedures, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to compliance and service level standards.
  • Lead the assessment and underwriting of new and renewal risks, ensuring alignment with company risk appetite and pricing strategy.
  • Monitor aggregate exposures, loss ratios, and capacity utilization to inform underwriting decisions and maintain healthy portfolio balance.
  • Ensure underwriting practices support profitable growth, proper risk selection, and alignment with company strategy
  • Proactively stay abreast of system changes and company underwriting guidelines, integrating updates into daily operations.
  • Market Development & Client Engagement

  • Maintain existing broker relationships and recruit new broker partners to expand distribution and drive new business opportunities.
  • Manage insurance market relationships to enhance collaboration, capacity, and competitiveness.
  • Represent the company at key market meetings, industry events, conferences, and seminars as a subject matter expert and thought leader.
  • Develop insight through direct engagement with key brokers, coverholders, clients, and strategic partners.
  • Innovation, Tools & Data

  • Leverage underwriting technology, pricing models, and data analytics to enhance decision-making, pricing accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  • Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new tools and methodologies that support underwriting modernization.
  • Compliance & Risk Governance

  • Ensure global underwriting practices adhere to applicable legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards.
  • Promote a culture of ethical conduct, transparency, and operational excellence across the underwriting function.
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop an international team of underwriters to ensure high performance, engagement, and technical capability.
  • Support training, mentorship, and long-term talent development initiatives.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Travel

  • Travel to engage with key stakeholders, develop regional market insight, and lead relationship-building initiatives.
  • Requirements

  • 20+ years of experience in Contingency Insurance underwriting, including Event Cancellation, Prize, Bonus, Redemption, and Weather products.
  • Experience establishing in-house insurance binders with domestic and international markets.
  • Proven leadership of high-performing teams and track record of managing profitable global portfolios.
  • Experience managing online Contingency Insurance platforms.
  • Proficiency with carrier rating portals, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong understanding of international insurance regulations and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
  • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across global markets.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, ACII) strongly preferred.
  • Interest in sports and live events is a plus, particularly for understanding Contractual Bonus and Prize Indemnity risks.
  • Target Locations :

    NYC, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami / Ft Lauderdale area preferred

    Compensation :

    $250,000 - $300,000. Total compensation (base salary & any applicable bonus plan) for this role will depend on several factors including relevant experience, credentials, skills, geographical location, and knowledge pertaining to this role and industry.

    Benefits :

    18 - 23 days paid time off per year

    11 paid holidays

    Health, dental and vision insurance plan,

    Short-term disability insurance

    Long-term disability insurance

    Basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

    A 401(k) plan which includes an employer match

    Voluntary Life Insurance is also available

    The Amynta Group (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

    Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and / or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.

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