Casualty Underwriter
A growing insurance organization is seeking a Senior Construction Underwriter to join its established construction practice. This individual will play a key role in underwriting and growing a profitable portfolio of construction business while building strong broker relationships and contributing to the team's overall strategy.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite and manage a portfolio of construction-related casualty and/or package risks.
- Evaluate new and renewal submissions, analyzing exposures, pricing, coverage, and profitability.
- Develop and maintain relationships with retail and wholesale broker partners.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive profitable growth within assigned territories.
- Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing while maintaining underwriting discipline.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including claims, actuarial, risk control, and leadership teams.
- Monitor portfolio performance and take action to achieve profitability objectives.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior underwriting staff when appropriate.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, with a strong focus on construction accounts.
- Experience underwriting general contractors, trade contractors, specialty contractors, and/or construction-related risks.
- Strong knowledge of casualty coverages, risk assessment, and pricing methodologies.
- Proven ability to build broker relationships and generate new business opportunities.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Preferred Backgrounds
- Commercial construction underwriting experience within a carrier, MGA, MGU, or specialty insurance organization.
- Experience handling middle-market to large construction accounts.
- Familiarity with complex casualty placements, project-specific risks, and contractor-focused insurance programs.
Compensation
- Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience and underwriting expertise.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a well-established and growing specialty underwriting platform.
- Significant broker visibility and market-facing responsibilities.
- Opportunity to influence portfolio growth and underwriting strategy.
- Clear path for long-term career advancement within the organization.
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