Bob Linkous JD, CPCU

Bob Linkous JD, CPCU has a diverse work experience in the insurance industry spanning over several decades. Bob currently serves as the VP, Head of Casualty Underwriting at Richmond National since August 2021. Prior to this, they worked at James River Insurance Company for six years, starting in May 2015 as an Assistant Underwriting Manager in the General Casualty Division, overseeing a team of underwriters working with wholesale brokers across multiple states. During their tenure, they attended industry conventions and visited brokers.

Before joining James River, Bob worked at Utica National Insurance Group from September 2011 to April 2015, initially as an Underwriting Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Here, they managed the commercial insurance department, reviewed regional results, and collaborated with marketing and underwriting teams to achieve new business goals. Prior to this role, they served as an Underwriting Supervisor from May 2001 to August 2011, supervising underwriters handling commercial accounts within a five-state region and overseeing a large account retention program.

From October 2000 to April 2001, Bob worked at Professional Governmental Underwriters as a Lead Underwriter, primarily focusing on underwriting municipal package, police professional, public officials, and school board E&O coverage programs. Bob also visited various syndicates at Lloyd's of London to negotiate reinsurance agreements.

Bob's earlier experiences include working at Selective Insurance from June 1997 to October 2000 as an Underwriting Specialist, where they supervised commercial underwriters, implemented a quality review program, and developed underwriting and loss control guidelines. Prior to this role, they worked at Hanover Insurance as a Senior Underwriter from August 1994 to May 1997, developing new commercial accounts and underwriting new and renewal accounts for Maryland and Virginia agencies.

Bob began their insurance career at Continental Insurance Company as a Senior Underwriting Account Representative from November 1992 to August 1994. Bob then joined Utica National Insurance Group in July 1987, where they served as an Underwriting Supervisor. In this role, they supervised underwriters handling new and renewal accounts, implemented quality control programs, participated in marketing initiatives, and developed programs for professional and trade associations.

Bob Linkous JD, CPCU attended the University of Virginia, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Economics and American Government. Bob then went on to study at the Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law, completing their Juris Doctor (JD) degree, specializing in Law.