Senior E&S Casualty Underwriter

Senior/AVP Casualty Underwriter - Home Office (General Liability)
Location: Remote or Office-Based (U.S.)

A leading E&S carrier is seeking an experienced E&S casaulty to join its team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with experience in casualty underwriting and a passion for mentoring, product development, and strategic portfolio management.

About the Role

As a Senior Underwriter - Casualty, you will serve as a technical authority on General Liability matters, supporting underwriting teams across the country. You'll play a key role in shaping underwriting guidelines, developing new products, and driving profitability through thoughtful analysis and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a referral authority for Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior Underwriters.
• Lead and support underwriting audits and technical reviews.
• Draft and refine policy language in coordination with Claims and Legal teams.
• Participate in IT and Claims Committee meetings to align underwriting with operational goals.
• Mentor and train underwriting staff nationally.
• Contribute to data calls and research projects related to casualty trends.
• Monitor market developments in coverage, appetite, and form usage.
• Recommend changes to risk appetite and underwriting standards.
• Analyze portfolio performance and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Author white papers, case studies, and support underwriting initiatives.
• Lead development of underwriting guidelines, best practices, and product forms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management and other departments.
• Support special projects as assigned by senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years as casualty underwriter
• Strong technical knowledge across Casualty lines.
• Proven ability to mentor and train underwriting staff.
• Strong organizational, research, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
• Innovative mindset and technical proficiency.