Executive Underwriter – Alternative Risk

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Underwrite and price Structured Casualty transactions in alignment with ICW Specialty’s guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability objectives.

• Assess intricate risks, coverage structures, financial credit ratings, and capital allocation strategies across diverse industries and clients.

• Oversee the underwriting process from the initial submission through to quoting, binding, and policy issuance; including collaboration with other internal deal team members in ART, actuarial, finance, and Specialty & Executive leadership.

• Ensure adherence to underwriting governance, audits, and regulatory standards.

• Establish, nurture, and enhance relationships with retail brokers and alternative risk practices.

• Serve as the main point of contact and trusted advisor, providing responsive service and customized solutions.

• Work together with distribution leadership to pinpoint high-value broker partnerships and growth opportunities.

• Represent ICW Specialty at broker meetings, industry events, and conferences, advocating for the company’s brand and market presence.

• Manage a personal portfolio of business with a focus on profitability and growth.

• Track performance metrics and modify strategies as necessary.

• Collaborate with actuarial, finance, and product leadership teams to ensure appropriate pricing, risk selection, and capital allocation.

• Partner with finance, actuarial, claims, and IT to enhance product offerings and internal processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of underwriting experience, including at least 5 years concentrated on Alternative Risk or complex casualty placements.

• Insurance certifications, such as CPCU, are highly desirable.

• Strong pre-existing broker relationships.

• Demonstrated success in profitably underwriting complex casualty risks in middle market and large account segments.

• Strong technical abilities in risk analysis, financial assessment, and coverage evaluation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• 401K retirement plans with company matching

• Bonus potential available for all positions

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays throughout the year

• Support for continuous learning