Executive Underwriter – Casualty Excess & Surplus

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assess, price, quote, and review both new and renewal business in line with the company’s underwriting guidelines and sound underwriting judgment.

• Work autonomously with wholesale distribution channels to effectively select risks, analyze, and propose program structures, services, and pricing to ensure a balanced portfolio and long-term profitability.

• Cultivate, develop, and uphold robust business relationships to generate consistent opportunities for new business placements while retaining existing accounts.

• Possess specific experience or fundamental skills to present and advocate for book dynamics/profile during reinsurance treaty meetings.

• Leverage facultative relationships and capacity to maintain prescribed net positions within the Palomar E&S portfolio.

• Demonstrate proficiency in underwriting Primary and Excess Construction and/or Excess Non-construction risks within the E&S space.

• Assess reinsurance needs and take appropriate actions, including treaty compliance and facultative solutions.

• Contribute to the mentoring and coaching of junior underwriters.

• Share industry-specific knowledge with underwriters at all levels while serving as a technical underwriting resource.

• As a unit leader, exemplify expected performance by generating new business alongside fulfilling product management responsibilities.

• Continuously enhance personal knowledge and practices of the insurance industry through work experience, in-house training, insurance-specific designations (e.g., CPCU), industry courses, home office seminars, and workshops.

• Support the Junior Underwriter mentoring process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in the insurance sector, particularly in underwriting within the E&S environment.

• CPCU and/or ARM professional insurance designations are highly preferred.

• An entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take calculated risks.

• Strong ability to think creatively and innovatively.

• Capable of quickly establishing and nurturing functional working relationships.

• Results-driven with a proactive approach to supporting the team.

• Quick learner with the ability to work across various technical platforms.

• Professional, analytical, and versatile attitude.

• Willingness to travel nationally for reinsurance and wholesale partner development.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and take initiative in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits Package

• Long-Term Financial Incentives – STOCK!

• 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions

• Competitive Paid Time Off + Holiday Program

• Lifestyle Spending Allowance

• Support for Professional Development

• Opportunities for Career Exploration

• Regular company-wide social events (including virtual options!)