Vice President, Head of Distribution, Hamilton Select

Hamilton Select is seeking a dynamic Wholesale E&S Distribution Leader to accelerate our distribution strategy, strengthen broker partnerships, and amplify Hamilton’s presence in the market. In this high-impact role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to sharpen distribution effectiveness, align broker engagement with underwriting appetite, and drive profitable growth across all product lines. The ideal candidate brings strong underwriting expertise, deep Wholesale/E&S market experience, and a robust network of broker relationships. This U.S.-based role is remote, with a preference for candidates in the greater NY/NJ area, though we remain flexible for exceptional talent.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Hamilton Select, you’ll be a hands-on leader, collaborating with underwriting teams and wholesale broker partners to shape and execute Hamilton Select’s distribution strategy. As the Head of Hamilton Select’s U.S. E&S Distribution, you’ll listen closely to our trading partners, connect Hamilton’s capabilities to customer needs, and build trusted, collaborative relationships both internally and externally, all to deliver Hamilton’s value proposition with clarity and impact.

What you will help us do

• Strategic Distribution Leadership
  • Partner with the CEO and CUO to develop and execute the overall distribution strategy for Hamilton Select.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to drive the evolution of digital distribution capabilities to enhance broker engagement and accessibility.
  • Align Hamilton Select’s E&S appetite with targeted broker teams and offices nationwide, ensuring high-impact distribution focus.
• Broker Relationship Management
  • Strengthen and manage relationships with brokers at all organizational levels, ensuring connectivity and meaningful engagement.
  • Executive-level relationship building.
  • Engagement with team and product line leaders.
  • Support development of early talent and create opportunities for emerging professionals to engage with broker partners.
  • Facilitate consistent and productive interactions between underwriting teams and distribution partners.
• Performance & Business Management
  • Partner with underwriting leaders and key brokers to establish profit and production targets.
  • Monitor performance against goals; proactively identify opportunities and areas needing intervention.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor and improve Hamilton’s service levels, ensuring best-in-class broker experiences.
• Market Presence & Brand Elevation
  • Serve as a primary Hamilton Select brand ambassador, increasing visibility and positioning the organization as a market leader.
  • Coordinate Hamilton Select’s attendance and presence at key industry events (e.g., WSIA, PLUS).
  • Collaborate with Hamilton Global Strategy, Hamilton Re and Group Communications colleagues to ensure cohesive messaging.
  • Collaborate with the Group Communications team to elevate thought leadership, marketing initiatives, and Hamilton Select’s social media presence.

What you require for the role

• Prior underwriting experience is required.
• Strong background in the E&S/Wholesale market with a comprehensive understanding of industry dynamics.
• Established and respected relationships with Wholesale/E&S brokers.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50–75% of the time.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Key attributes

• Strong leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to foster a collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing, organizing, and presenting information in a clear and succinct manner.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with internal constituencies and Broker partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding and capacity to effectively engage in the negotiation process.

What you can expect from us

At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More. Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success. Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

• Hybrid working.
• Matching 401K plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability.
• Generous time off (including parental leave).
• Continued support for professional development.
• Gym subsidy.
• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work).

In good company. Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world. This role is within Hamilton Select, US Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines business. Hamilton Select distributes E&S products exclusively through wholesale brokers. Our underwriters leverage advanced technology and deep expertise to deliver fast, frictionless service to our trading partners with a clear focus on SME and Lower Middle Market risks. Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.