Our client is a privately held specialty property and casualty insurer rated A (Excellent) by AM Best is hiring an Underwriting Specialist for Excess Casualty.

This senior individual-contributor role underwrites a book of excess casualty business through the wholesale channel and is the team’s subject matter expert for a coverage area, industry sector or class of business. It sits between underwriting strategy and sales execution, working with actuarial, product development, claims and operations to price risks well and shape products that are both competitive and profitable.

What You’ll Do

• Underwrite new business, renewals and mid-term endorsements within your letter of authority and unit guidelines
• Select, price, classify and structure individual risks, including limits, coverage triggers, defense and indemnity structures, and security requirements
• Grow and keep a profitable book through careful risk selection, rate management and alignment with the target book mix
• Build strong relationships with wholesale brokers through regular communication, product education and agency visits (up to 25% travel)
• Create agency business plans and work with the Regional Manager on regional sales strategy
• Help develop underwriting guidelines, pricing models, tools and process improvements
• Act as the team’s subject matter expert: write white papers, contribute to strategic initiatives, and design and deliver training
• Share market intelligence on competitors, product trends and emerging liabilities
• Manage renewal pricing and coverage actions, review premium audits, and communicate unit objectives to producers
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and attend industry conferences

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of commercial general liability underwriting experience, required
• Established wholesale producer relationships, required
• Strong working knowledge of excess casualty classification, pricing and coverage
• Sound analytical judgment and the ability to make data-driven risk decisions
• Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in insurance or a related field. CPCU preferred.