Senior E&S Casualty Underwriter - GenStar

About the role

The Senior Underwriter performs a wide array of underwriting and marketing functions, demonstrating knowledge and competence in both client relationship management and technical underwriting skills. Underwriting functions include analyzing and evaluating complex risks and exposures, and applying a working knowledge of rates, forms, pricing structures, terms and conditions in primary and excess casualty lines. The Underwriter acts in collaboration with a team of professionals within the branch and corporately, leveraging the company's resources to provide a best-in-class response to our valued clients. This is a hybrid role based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting Analysis: Researches and analyzes complex risks and exposures, using critical thinking skills in applying the tools and resources available to structure competitive and sound proposals. Contributes to the team where discussion of account opportunities and sharing of knowledge is part of the daily routine and manages a flow of individual risk submissions where speed of response is valued by clients. Adept in the application of rates, forms, pricing structures, terms and conditions, and recognizes the direct impact each decision has on developing a profitable book of business.
• Relationship Building: Concentrates on advancing existing client relationships as well as identifying new prospects throughout the territory. Seeks to bring a creative array of alternatives, options, and solutions to clients, and is comfortable connecting with and influencing clients at the management level. In conjunction with other underwriters and with the Unit Manager's support, develops strategies to broaden opportunities through crafting sound client management plans.
• Learning/Development: Takes an active role in increasing knowledge of industry policies, principles, and newly emerging exposures by attending and actively participating in all Company underwriting/technical seminars as well as outside industry-related courses (CPCU, ASLI).
• Related Activities: Seeks opportunities to lead or support underwriting and marketing activities/projects for the New York City Branch and/or Casualty Division, including developing new products, training new underwriters, and working on special client entertainment or educational events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years commercial liability underwriting experience within the surplus lines marketplace (eight or more years preferred)
• Undergraduate college degree
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to learning
• Well-developed industry knowledge
• Enthusiastic team player / self-starter

Pay

Salary range: $106,000 – $178,000 USD per year. Base pay is one component of the total compensation package; actual rate offered depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Bonus or incentive compensation (where applicable)

Schedule

Hybrid role based in the New York City office.