Senior Field Underwriter

We're working with a leading insurance carrier that's seeking a Senior Field Underwriter with deep expertise in Casualty Lines to join their high-performing underwriting team. This is a market-facing role focused on profitable growth, strategic broker engagement, and underwriting complex casualty risks across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwriting & Risk Selection

  • Assess, price, and structure complex casualty risks including General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation, Excess/Umbrella, and Specialty Casualty.
  • Apply sound judgment and underwriting discipline in line with company guidelines and appetite.
  • Negotiate coverage terms and conditions with brokers and clients.

• Market Engagement

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and insureds.
  • Represent the carrier in client meetings, industry events, and underwriting presentations.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in collaboration with distribution partners.

• Portfolio Oversight

  • Manage a profitable book of business, monitoring performance metrics and loss trends.
  • Provide insights to internal teams on market conditions and pricing strategies.
  • Collaborate with actuarial and product teams to refine underwriting approaches.

• Leadership & Mentorship

  • Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior underwriters.
  • Contribute to underwriting best practices and thought leadership within the casualty segment.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience: 7-10+ years of casualty underwriting experience, ideally in a field or market-facing role.
• Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of casualty lines and coverage forms.
• Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Certifications: Bachelor's degree required; CPCU, ARM, or other designations preferred.
• Travel: Willingness to travel for broker/client meetings and industry events.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work with a respected carrier known for underwriting excellence and broker relationships.
• High visibility role with autonomy and strategic impact.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth potential.