Senior Underwriter - Excess Casualty

About the role

Underwrites profitable Casualty business on a nationwide basis in accordance with Corporate goals.

Essential Functions

• Selects and underwrites complex property risks within delegated underwriting authority.
• Reviews applications and requirements to determine acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and standards.
• Performs all aspects of the underwriting process and due diligence including review and analysis of financial documents and individual risk factors.
• Applies appropriate pricing techniques according to company filings and state/bureau conformance.
• Maintains and increases new business through producer and client visits.
• Develops and cultivates new and existing broker and customer relationships in assigned territory.
• Delivers quality service to brokers and customers within established service metrics for new, renewal and interim requests.
• Creates and customizes insurance solutions for clients.
• Sources new business opportunities through a strong broker and client network.
• Prepares or analyzes information on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations in order to drive results within the assigned territory.
• Documents accounts in accordance with regulatory and internal underwriting guidelines.
• Enhances technical expertise in the area of Industrial and Global property underwriting including assisting in Underwriting Manager in the training and development of department staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree & Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) required, 7+ years of related multi-line background required.
• Existing producer relationships preferred.
• Must have demonstrated negotiation and production skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CPCU or insurance related courses helpful.

Other Qualifications

• Position requires 20% same day travel, with some overnight stays.

Salary

The base pay range is $150,000.00 - 200,000.00. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.

Additional Benefits

• Healthcare and Retirement Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with a generous employer match and profit-sharing contribution, wellness incentive program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Flexible spending programs.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Additional Benefit Programs: Paid time off program, paid charitable leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, personal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts.