Senior Underwriter
US-AZ-Scottsdale
careers
Req #: 18580
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Senior Underwriter - AmTrust E&S Insurance Services. This underwriting position is designed for an individual with a minimum of seven (7) years of E&S (excess & surplus lines experience) writing medium to high hazard general liability insurance. Knowledge of ISO coverage forms. Individual account underwriting is required for hazard analysis, rating, pricing, and form selection. In addition, knowledge of industry standard company forms is required to properly underwrite risk. With this opportunity, you will underwrite and manage a portfolio of hard to place liability risks with tougher exposures considered unique or challenging in accordance with AmTrust E&S guidelines, strategy and profitability standards. The person in this position is responsible for new business development, risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and contract negotiation in order to maintain and develop a profitable portfolio of non-admitted primary and excess liability risks. Responsibilities: * Quickly and effectively make underwriting decisions based on review and analysis of renewal policy. Make sure policy characteristics are based on company pricing and underwriting guidelines. Collaborate closely with other team members, sales and management as needed to assess risks and retain business. * Develop and maintain strong agency relationships and work closely with Underwriters, Sales, and Management to implement agency plans and share accountability in meeting territory goals. * Provide support and coaching to the underwriting team and provide leadership on multiple products available to the team in order to quickly and effectively make risk decisions. * Occasionally participate in industry events and travel to meet with agencies to support relationships as needed. * Maintain strong product line and industry expertise and stay abreast of changes in markets. * Other tasks, responsibilities and projects as needed. * Keeps current with market trends and demands. * Performs other functionally related duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Minimum of 7 years of Liability underwriting experience preferred; high-hazard, complex risks, or E&S underwriting experience highly desired with a focus on construction, products liability, hospitality and distressed premises risks. * BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent in experience * CPCU or other related Insurance Designation(s) preferred * Knowledge of commercial Excess and Surplus lines risk, classification, pricing and coverage options with adherence to applicable statutory compliance issues and corporate guidelines. * Able to understand and execute to strategic priorities including; pricing strategy, agent strategy, rate strategy, underwriting appetite, limit management and mix of business. * Strong knowledge of the E & S external market and demonstrated marketing and business development experience within the wholesale distribution channel. This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.
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