Senior Underwriting Consultant – Fine Arts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Support the design and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing growth and profitability for the business line.

• Provide guidance to Senior Management and take on leadership or participation roles in various projects.

• Oversee the development, expansion, and profitability of the assigned portfolio and territory.

• Concentrate on acquiring new business, managing renewals, and handling large accounts.

• Underwrite and manage highly intricate accounts while operating within the highest underwriting authority levels.

• Mentor and coach new or junior team members, offering technical training as needed.

• Optimize profitable new business through relationship building, product expertise, and underwriting skills.

• Create and sustain an active list of target accounts.

• Oversee financial metrics such as loss ratios, premium strategies, retention rates, rate/exposure increases, and commission objectives.

• Ensure high standards in underwriting quality and book management.

• Implement underwriting strategies, manage portfolios, conduct self-audits, and maintain documented underwriting approvals.

• Guarantee adherence to standards and assigned underwriting authorities.

• Travel frequently to meet with key producers and accounts, ensuring visibility in the marketplace.

• Evaluate agency trends and apply proactive business strategies.

• Communicate underwriting appetite and generate qualified business opportunities.

• Track agency action plans and engage in agency planning and marketing meetings.

• Assist with underwriting audits as necessary.

• Address Field Underwriter inquiries with risk or program recommendations and approvals.

• Collaborate with other company divisions and Home Office staff, participating in task forces and committees.

• Develop and spearhead training initiatives.

• Align line-of-business priorities with company and business-unit strategies.

• Influence underwriting appetite, production, and pricing through strategic planning.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for product refinement and development.

• Assist with underwriting guidelines, product and system enhancements, and coverage forms.

• Lead or engage in operations, processing, and IT projects.

• Participate in industry events as a subject matter expert and company representative.

• Guide and mentor less experienced underwriters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Fine Art Insurance underwriting sales role or similar is required.

• Proven relationships within the Fine Art Insurance industry and beyond.

• Professional insurance designations such as AICPCU or RPLU are preferred.

• An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong emphasis on building and nurturing deep, long-lasting client relationships.

• Overnight travel is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus potential.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period.

• Competitive paid time off programs.

• 401(k) savings plan with annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary.

• Mental health support programs.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Flexible work environment.

• Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options.

• Tools, opportunities, and flexibility for professional growth.