Underwriting Specialist
A leading P&C carrier is seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist to join its Excess Casualty team. This position will focus on underwriting and growing a profitable portfolio of E&S casualty business while developing and maintaining strong relationships with wholesale brokers and agency partners throughout the region.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite and manage a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio within delegated authority.
- Evaluate complex commercial risks by reviewing submissions, loss history, financial statements, and exposure information.
- Build, maintain, and expand relationships with wholesale brokers and agency partners.
- Drive new business production while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability objectives.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions on new and renewal accounts.
- Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and emerging trends impacting the casualty marketplace.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of commercial underwriting experience.
- Excess Casualty and/or E&S underwriting experience required.
- Demonstrated success managing agency and broker relationships.
- Experience underwriting middle-market or large commercial accounts preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, AU, or similar
Highlights
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Collaborative underwriting culture with strong leadership support
- Long-term growth and advancement opportunities within a respected specialty carrier
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional seeking a highly visible production-focused role within a growing Excess Casualty platform. The position offers the ability to leverage existing broker relationships, build a profitable book of business, and continue advancing within a financially stable organization that values technical expertise, market presence, and long-term career development.
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