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.
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PURE is a specialty property and casualty insurer dedicated to helping a membership of responsible people protect high value homes, jewelry, artwork and other fine assets.
We opened for business more than 15 years ago with the goal of offering something different in the insurance space: a company focused on promoting transparency, alignment of interests and doing what’s right. Our focus helps to keep premiums fair and service astonishingly good.
After growing at least 15% year over year since inception, we are the most awarded insurer in our category, offering coverage in all 50 states. Today, our membership is made up of more than 100,000 financially successful individuals and families and continues to grow sustainably.
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