Underwriting Specialist, Cyber & Professional Liability
Position Overview
The Ascot Group seeks a motivated Underwriting Specialist to assist in growing a diverse suite of cyber driven products. Key responsibilities include managing profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business, underwriting new and renewal business, building and maintaining relationships, and fostering cross-selling opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7 years of underwriting experience in the financial lines insurance industry, with experience in Cyber and Professional Liability strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of insurance, applicable regulations, and the insurance industry
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong critical thinking skills, excellent organizational, desk management, and prioritization skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive, self-motivated, strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
- RPLU, CPCU or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required
- Ability to travel 10-15%
Compensation
Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $160,000 - $175,000.
Company Benefits
The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more