Senior Underwriter - Professional Liability

About the role

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through its wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. Specializing in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses, Admiral leverages its resources and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Generate, underwrite, and analyze accounts for new and renewal Professional Lines business in Architectural & Engineering, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, Miscellaneous Professional, and Excess Professional.
• Comply with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
• Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
• Adhere to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
• Maintain and develop key broker/agent relationships.
• Participate in internal company training and continuing education.
• Stay current on product releases relevant to professional lines of business.
• Lead strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
• Manage and develop business and broker relationships new to the organization.
• Stay informed on market trends regarding forms, coverage, and appetite to remain competitive.
• Act as a referral authority for Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years in the E&S sector, with wholesale underwriting or brokering experience in Architectural & Engineering, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, Miscellaneous Professional, and Excess Professional.
• Established wholesale relationships with references.
• Technical knowledge of Admiral’s professional lines of coverage.
• Broker management and marketing experience.
• Applicable coursework toward attainment of a RPLU designation required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical proficiency is required.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in the E&S sector, specifically in Architectural & Engineering, Contractors E&O, Technology & Cyber E&O, Miscellaneous Professional, and Excess Professional. Must have established relationships with references and technical knowledge of Admiral’s professional lines of coverage. Applicable coursework toward attainment of a RPLU designation is preferred.