Excess & Surplus - Underwriter

About the role

The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company is seeking an experienced excess and surplus lines underwriter for their Pennsylvania/West Virginia territory. This position requires a valid driver's license and is open to individuals who can work independently with a high level of authority and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, underwrite, and price new and renewal surplus lines commercial property and casualty business
• Determine individual risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms and conditions
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposures for complex risks
• Achieve production and loss ratio goals within assigned regional territory
• Determine need for and secure appropriate reinsurance on individual accounts
• Mentor and train underwriters and underwriting assistants
• Develop successful business relationships with producers and reinsurers
• Research new products and coverage forms
• Travel within assigned territory which may include some overnight stays

Requirements

• Property and casualty underwriting experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and negotiating abilities
• Desire to build relationships and listen effectively
• Skilled use of verbal communication to explain, negotiate, and present information
• Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive relevant excess and surplus lines underwriting experience
• 5+ years of experience working with commercial lines property and casualty products
• Prior excess and surplus casualty underwriting experience with a carrier, broker, or MGA preferred
• ASLI or CPCU designations preferred

Skills

• Ability to work independently with a high level of authority and judgment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and negotiating abilities
• Desire to build relationships and listen effectively
• Skilled use of verbal communication to explain, negotiate, and present information

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance
• Training provided in Cincinnati, OH, prior to deployment to regional territory
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $140,000 annually. The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

Work independently with a high level of authority and judgment, travel within assigned territory which may include some overnight stays.