Vice President of Underwriting
VGM Insurance Services
Company Summary:
VGM Insurance Services is part of the VGM Group Inc., the largest member service organization operating in the Home
Medical Equipment Industry. Since inception in 1986 VGM has grown to more than 27 business units and 750+ employee
owners based in Waterloo, Iowa. The VGM Insurance division was established in 1991 as the insurance provider to the
members of the VGM Group, specializing in Product and Professional Liability insurance to Home Care Dealers throughout
the United States. In 1994 we formed our own Captive Insurance Company domiciled in Bermuda, and in 2012 VGM
Specialty Underwriters specializing in Excess & Surplus lines insurance in Lenexa, Kansas, was acquired. Additional programs
in the Orthotic and Prosthetic markets as well as the Physical Therapy and Hospitality markets have been added. The VGM
Group is within the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Iowa, 100% employee owned, and has a company culture like no other. To join
The VGM Group and grow with us visit www.VGM.com and click on the careers link to apply.
Position/Candidate Summary:
This position will manage all the underwriting functions for VGM Insurance with a primary focus on our Captive book of
business in Bermuda. Duties include: managing and expanding our carrier relationships, oversight of our reinsurance contract
and structure, and the development of new products and markets. The Vice President of Underwriting will also be responsible
for the compliance team, overseeing licenses and contracts nationwide. This leader will be a valuable contributor to the VGM
Insurance management team and will play a key role in our success.
Reports to:
Pay:
Hours:
VGM Insurance President: Mike Kloos
Exempt Position; Salaried
Full-time; 40 hours/week, travel will at times be required
 Additional hours as necessary to accomplish goals and deliverables of the position
Qualified Candidates Must Possess:
 Strong knowledge and experience of property and casualty insurance including: coverages, rating, terminology and
technical procedures.
 Experience in evaluating insurance risks submitted to determine eligibility, profitability and desirability to determine
acceptance or rejection in accordance with established guidelines.
 Responsible for all servicing of accounts - delegating as needed to Underwriting Associate or Assistant.
 Must be sales driven, “people person” who likes to establish new relationships.
 Work independently in a paperless environment within assigned territory, traveling as required.
 Demonstrates professional, tactful negotiation skills.
Position Requirements:
 Minimum of 5 years’ experience in underwriting and servicing the insurance needs of insurance clients.
 Bachelor degree in business related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
 CPCU, CIC, RPLU, designation preferred but not required
 Demonstrated ability to instill confidence and comfort with clients.
 Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
 Proven attention to detail, follow-through skills, and problem solving skills.
 Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize heavy workloads to meet time sensitive deadlines.
 Ability to interact well with others.
This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties
which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.