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Posted Date
10/30/2025
Description
About the Role. The Vice President, Program Manager will oversee PURE Programs E&S High Value Builder’s Risk program, serving as the senior leader responsible for carrier relationships, portfolio performance, and long-term product strategy. This role carries full accountability for underwriting execution, profitability, and growth across the Builder’s Risk product line. Reporting directly to senior underwriting leadership, this individual will lead a cross-functional effort to strengthen PURE’s market position in the high-value residential construction segment. The VP will collaborate closely with underwriting, claims, distribution, and carrier partners to ensure consistent underwriting discipline, product innovation, and service excellence. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep expertise in high-value residential construction risk and a strong understanding of the E&S and admitted markets. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of progressive experience in construction underwriting, program management, or related disciplines. What You’ll Do. Program Strategy & Oversight Lead the strategic direction and management of PURE’s High Value Builder’s Risk program. Define underwriting appetite, pricing strategy, and performance standards aligned with profitability and growth goals. Oversee portfolio performance, providing analysis, reporting, and actionable insights to executive leadership. Drive continuous improvement in underwriting practices, governance, and partner engagement. Lead renewal and expansion negotiations with carrier partners to ensure alignment of interests and long-term stability. Carrier & Market Partnerships Serve as the primary relationship manager for carrier partners, ensuring transparency, trust, and aligned objectives. Represent PURE externally as a subject matter expert in high-value residential construction risk. Oversee carrier reporting, reinsurance coordination, and compliance with program terms and service standards. Identify opportunities for market expansion, new coverage solutions, or distribution enhancements. Leadership & Collaboration Provide direction and mentorship to the Course of Construction (COC) Underwriting Manager and related underwriting teams. Foster an environment of collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Partner with internal stakeholders—including Product, Claims, Finance, and Legal—to deliver consistent program execution and governance. Champion PURE’s values through balanced decision-making support both member experience and business performance. Underwriting Excellence & Execution Maintain oversight of underwriting discipline and authority delegation across the Builder’s Risk portfolio. Support underwriters and managers in evaluating complex or unique construction risks. Ensure adherence to PURE’s underwriting framework, documentation standards, and audit requirements. Oversee rate, form, and coverage evolution to maintain competitiveness and risk alignment. What We’re Looking For. Minimum 15 years of experience in high-value residential construction underwriting, program management, or related fields. Deep technical expertise in construction risk, including ground-up residential projects and renovation exposures. Proven success in managing carrier relationships, negotiating reinsurance or delegated authority arrangements. Strategic leader with the ability to balance long-term vision and near-term execution. Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional designation (CPCU, ARM, CRIS) preferred. The base salary for this role can range from $145,000 to $175,000 based on a full-time work schedule. An individual’s ultimate compensation will vary depending on job-related skills and experience, geographic location, alignment with market data, and equity among other team members with comparable experience Want to Learn More? [Our Values] [Our Benefits] [Our Community Impact] [Our Leadership] PURE Insurance is a property and casualty insurance company—think homes, cars, fine art and collections—designed exclusively for financially successful individuals and families. We're dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience to our members by alleviating stress, solving challenges and removing conflict, wherever possible, from the insurance process. We are deeply committed to fostering a work environment where everyone has an equitable chance to learn, develop and succeed, and where all feel welcome, safe, and supported to do their best work and bring their whole self to PURE. Our team is comprised of empathetic, passionate and curious individuals who are #PUREproud of the work we do and milestones we achieve together. We’re constantly looking for bright individuals with ambitions as high as our own to join our community and contribute to our journey. Joining PURE means creating your own journey, too. We encourage our team members to pursue their personal passions and provide them resources and support to see them come to fruition. Learn more about our culture on LinkedIn. Interested in PURE but don’t see a role that fits? Introduce yourself and we’ll get in touch if an opportunity opens up that seems like a good match.
Salary145,000.00 - 175,000.00 Annual