Vice President, Production, Theatre and Venue

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Come meet us at the intersection of Entertainment and Insurance!
We are seeking an impactful leader for a high-profile and influential role within Arch’s large and growing Entertainement Business working in the fast-paced world of production, theatre and related areas of specialty insurance. This is a North American role with responsibility for the USA and Canada.

The Vice President - Production, Theatre and Venue must blend strategic oversight with operational finesse, develop and implement a sound underwriting and distribution plan and work with our underwriting team as a leader, mentor and coach - guiding production underwriters through evolving industry dynamics while supporting the company’s strategic ambitions. This position demands insightful leadership to anticipate challenges, develop strategies, track success, and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have background leading insurance underwriting or broking in entertainment products including wraps, production portfolio, GL, auto and related products. With a keen awareness of shifting market trends, insurance operations, client and broker needs, and underwriting best practices, the VP, Production, Theatre and Venue will cultivate long-term business partnerships and reinforce our reputation as a trusted force in entertainment insurance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary relationship manager between our organization, our key distribution partners, major clients and our underwriting teams.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio improvement, growth, and innovation; propose and execute initiatives to enhance the overall profitability, efficiency and sustainability of the program.
• Develop an underwriting strategy and system of oversight to manage team performance, including premium production, service standards, underwriting quality, and operational efficiency. Regularly report on performance to senior leadership and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit Head, CUO, management peers, underwriting, actuarial, claims, legal, and finance teams to ensure our activities align with Arch’s objectives, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Efficiently handle home office referrals including granting authority for complex transactions and placements. Manage any issues or escalations in a timely and solution-oriented manner.
• Facilitate regular reviews, audits and stewardship meetings with the underwriting team.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory developments, and market conditions impacting the film and television insurance space.

Skills & Attributes:
• Deep understanding of entertainment insurance products and underwriting practices, especially within the production, wrap, advertising, theatre, venue and related areas of practice.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent analytical skills and financial acumen with ability to interpret underwriting data and program performance metrics.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Solutions-oriented mindset, demonstrating proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for program management and delegated authority arrangements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and insurance management systems.

Locations: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA preferred.
Will consider alternative locations and remote work for the right candidate with appropriate travel when necessary.

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$166,900 - $225,300/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a c