Senior Underwriter - Healthcare Solutions (Professional Liability)

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Underwriter, specializing in Medical Malpractice, Healthcare Professional Liability, and General Liability for miscellaneous medical facilities (primary and excess), physicians and physician groups. The role works both independently and as part of a team to manage an assigned book of business and contribute to the overall profitability of the Healthcare Solutions business portfolio. The individual must demonstrate strong technical analysis, underwriting acumen, and sales and marketing skills to achieve profitable growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Produce, underwrite, manage and service a profitable book of new and renewal business.
• Utilize underwriter authority in accordance with the published underwriting guidelines.
• Effectively negotiate and secure policy terms that align with company directives and provide detailed explanations regarding terms, conditions, and requirements of quotes and rating decisions.
• Analyze claims activity and loss experience.
• Compose, prepare, and generate correspondence, proposals, and underwriting reports as needed or required.
• Develop and communicate new business or renewal rate recommendations and decisions in accordance with level of underwriting authority.
• Seek out and secure new and profitable business.
• Develop and manage underwriting strategies, monitor portfolio performance, and initiate actions to improve performance when needed.
• Manage and develop effective producer and client relationships throughout the assigned territory.
• Coordinate strategy and collaborate with other business functions including claims, actuarial, loss control, and others.
• Make internal and external presentations to communicate portfolio performance to peers, producers, and leadership.
• Provide direction and support to associate underwriters as a coach/mentor, trainer, or peer reviewer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience within the healthcare segment focusing on healthcare facility risks and/or physician risks preferred; and/or experience in casualty lines including GL, HNOA, and excess liability.
• Physical location and/or broker relationships in the Midwest region highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of specialized healthcare liability forms wording and program structures.
• Strong relationships with wholesale brokerage community.
• Knowledge of the market, portfolio management, acquisition, and distribution.
• Ability and willingness to be highly visible in the marketplace and travel as necessary (estimated 25%).
• Ability to document and maintain underwriting files that are professional and compliant.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, pivot tables).

Skills

• Professional certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated industry knowledge and judgment during underwriting to set pricing, review risk, negotiate, and accomplish goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self‑starter with a strong drive to succeed.
• Ability to carry out assignments within prescribed routines and standard underwriting practices.

Pay

The applicable base salary for this opportunity is $110,000 – $145,000, determined by experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and applicable minimum wage requirements. The role may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition and professional certification assistance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Child bonding leave
• Other employee assistance programs