Sr. Underwriter - Excess Liability or Primary General Liability

The role of a Sr. Underwriter is to evaluate and write new and renewal policies within a designated letter of authority.  The individual will underwrite a broad range of industries within our General Casualty business segment.  Industries include (but not limited to) manufacturing, wholesale/distributors, retail & real estate.  In addition to developing broker relationships, this role also serves as a mentor to other underwriters and associate underwriters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates within defined level of authority 
• Ensure accuracy when comparing submissions against Underwriting guidelines 
• Executes on production responsibilities & pricing strategy while maintaining underwriting discipline
• Properly structure casualty programs with appropriate terms & conditions
• Leverage knowledge of market conditions and competitive landscape in the Underwriting process
• Responsible for cultivating, developing, and maintaining broker relationships
• Provides assistance when required during internal audits 
• Provides assistance when required with reinsurance agreements 
• Mentor peers of less tenure 
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years Underwriting experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical and negotiating skills
• Ability to analyze data needed in making business decisions and build strong business cases
• Ability to prioritize work based on level of urgency
• Team player with ability to work independently and in fast paced environment
• Detail oriented with ability to work independently and as a group
• Ability to travel 10-20% of time to corporate office (if remote) and broker sites or required by management
• This position is a remote based role