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VP Product roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the management and business operations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Most sponsoring employers file during the April cap season, so aligning your job search timeline to Q1 negotiations is the practical move.
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Responsible for leading a team of underwriting professionals, as well as overseeing the technical underwriting and account management of Middle Market Property and Casualty accounts targeting the Real Estate, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Healthcare industries. This role includes collaborating with retail brokers to attract and retain these accounts.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of underwriting professionals to effectively manage a portfolio of new and renewal business in accordance with our strategy and profitability goals.
- Mentor and develop team members to profitably underwrite and manage their portfolio.
- Mentor and lead team in negotiating pricing, terms and conditions commensurate with risk quality and loss experience.
- Build and sustain meaningful broker relationships for given territory with consistent visibility and accessibility to these trading partners.
- Augment training conducted by Chief Underwriting Office to ensure team members are knowledgeable and capable in their respective roles.
- Effectively manage referrals from team members within your grant of underwriting authority in a decisive and timely fashion.
- Source and hire new employees as needed and consistently performance manage team members to develop their skills for larger responsibilities.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with our governance framework including underwriting authority, pricing tools and rules and regulations mandated by Department of Insurance personnel.
- Stay apprised of changing market conditions to both seize opportunities and/or minimize risk in alignment with profitability goals.
- In parallel with Distribution colleagues, represent Arch Underwriters, Inc. in a positive and professional manner while expecting the same from team members.
- Establish positive working relationships both externally with broker and insureds while also maintaining positive relationship with colleagues in Operations, Engineering and Claims to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Motivate and inspire team members to be students of the package underwriting business while also modeling a culture where learning and development is core value.
- Communication & Presentation – ability to express ideas and messages in a clear and concise fashion both written and verbal.
- Influence Skills – ability to persuade and motivate others to be prepared and decisive in their day to day work.
- Leading Others – ability to effectively lead others and delegate assignments while holding people accountable for positive results.
- Technical Knowledge – have the requisite knowledge and skills to utilize pricing tools and underwriting authority to make informed and appropriate decisions leading to profitable results.
Education and Experience:
- Four-year college degree, preferably in Business, Economics or Legal.
- Ten years of prior underwriting experience in middle market or large commercial casualty UW business.
Compensation:
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.
- For Seattle: $166,900 - $259,095/year
- For Denver: $150,200 - $233,185/year
- For Phoenix: $129,300 - $200,798/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 competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is:
April 01, 2027
LOCATION:
14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.
Position Summary:
Responsible for leading a team of underwriting professionals, as well as overseeing the technical underwriting and account management of Middle Market Property and Casualty accounts targeting the Real Estate, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Healthcare industries. This role includes collaborating with retail brokers to attract and retain these accounts.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of underwriting professionals to effectively manage a portfolio of new and renewal business in accordance with our strategy and profitability goals.
- Mentor and develop team members to profitably underwrite and manage their portfolio.
- Mentor and lead team in negotiating pricing, terms and conditions commensurate with risk quality and loss experience.
- Build and sustain meaningful broker relationships for given territory with consistent visibility and accessibility to these trading partners.
- Augment training conducted by Chief Underwriting Office to ensure team members are knowledgeable and capable in their respective roles.
- Effectively manage referrals from team members within your grant of underwriting authority in a decisive and timely fashion.
- Source and hire new employees as needed and consistently performance manage team members to develop their skills for larger responsibilities.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ensure that underwriting decisions comply with our governance framework including underwriting authority, pricing tools and rules and regulations mandated by Department of Insurance personnel.
- Stay apprised of changing market conditions to both seize opportunities and/or minimize risk in alignment with profitability goals.
- In parallel with Distribution colleagues, represent Arch Underwriters, Inc. in a positive and professional manner while expecting the same from team members.
- Establish positive working relationships both externally with broker and insureds while also maintaining positive relationship with colleagues in Operations, Engineering and Claims to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Motivate and inspire team members to be students of the package underwriting business while also modeling a culture where learning and development is core value.
- Communication & Presentation – ability to express ideas and messages in a clear and concise fashion both written and verbal.
- Influence Skills – ability to persuade and motivate others to be prepared and decisive in their day to day work.
- Leading Others – ability to effectively lead others and delegate assignments while holding people accountable for positive results.
- Technical Knowledge – have the requisite knowledge and skills to utilize pricing tools and underwriting authority to make informed and appropriate decisions leading to profitable results.
Education and Experience:
- Four-year college degree, preferably in Business, Economics or Legal.
- Ten years of prior underwriting experience in middle market or large commercial casualty UW business.
Compensation:
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.
- For Seattle: $166,900 - $259,095/year
- For Denver: $150,200 - $233,185/year
- For Phoenix: $129,300 - $200,798/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 competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch’s Talent Acquisition team.
For Colorado Applicants - The deadline to submit your application is:
April 01, 2027
LOCATION:
14400 Arch Insurance Group Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in VP Product
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. For VP Product, degrees in computer science, business, or engineering carry more weight than general management credentials when the employer writes the LCA.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofits attached to universities, and qualifying research organizations can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. VP Product roles exist at these institutions, and cap-exempt status removes the April timing constraint entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Pull up DOL Labor Condition Application filing history on Migrate Mate to confirm which companies have sponsored VP-level product roles before. Past LCA filings for senior product titles signal an employer who understands the sponsorship process.
Clarify prevailing wage level before signing
VP Product roles typically fall at DOL wage Level III or IV. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the employer's listed wage meets the prevailing threshold for your metro area and SOC code.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer terms
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. Ask the employer to commit to premium processing during offer negotiations, not after signing, so your start date doesn't slip past your OPT or grace period expiry.
Document your product leadership scope for the petition
USCIS scrutinizes whether a VP title genuinely requires a specialty-degree background. Prepare a detailed job duties summary showing strategic product decisions, cross-functional oversight, and technical judgment that only a degreed specialist could perform.
H-1B Visa VP Product: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP Product role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, engineering, or business. Generic management duties without a direct degree requirement can attract USCIS scrutiny, so the job description needs to emphasize technical product judgment, not just team oversight.
How do I find companies that have actually sponsored H-1B visas for VP Product roles?
Search Migrate Mate using the VP Product job title filter. The platform surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for senior product roles, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship at this level rather than guessing from job postings alone.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a VP Product role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. Given VP Product searches can run three to six months, starting your job search immediately after a layoff rather than waiting is the practical approach. Your new employer files a fresh H-1B transfer petition.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B for a VP Product position?
Yes, startups can sponsor H-1B visas as long as they have a valid EIN, can demonstrate ability to pay the prevailing wage, and the role meets specialty occupation standards. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for financials or investor documentation, so the employer's financial stability documentation needs to be thorough.
Does the O*NET classification for my role affect my H-1B petition?
It does. The SOC code assigned to your role determines which DOL prevailing wage level applies and shapes how USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status. VP Product roles most commonly map to General and Operations Managers or Computer and Information Systems Managers in O*NET. Your employer's attorney should confirm the SOC code matches the actual job duties before filing.