Senior E&S Underwriter
A growing specialty insurance carrier is seeking a Senior E&S Underwriter to develop and manage a profitable book of business focused on middle market and upper middle market accounts. This role offers the opportunity to work in the non-admitted property space, partnering with wholesale brokers to deliver tailored insurance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a profitable property portfolio for U.S.-domiciled middle market accounts.
- Collaborate with distribution teams to create business plans targeting key wholesale brokers and occupancy classes.
- Develop and strengthen broker relationships through regional travel, presentations, and product training.
- Evaluate submissions, assess exposures, and negotiate coverage, pricing, and capacity deployment.
- Monitor portfolio metrics and adjust underwriting strategies to meet performance goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of property underwriting experience, including 1+ year at a non-admitted carrier.
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Industry designations such as CPCU or ARM are a plus.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Solid understanding of CAT modeling parameters (PML, AAL, data quality) and risk mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
What's Offered
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Remote work flexibility with regional travel for broker engagement.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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