Underwriting Consultant – Excess & Surplus

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

📋 Description

• Identify and cultivate profitable new and renewal Primary Casualty and Supported Excess business within the company's E&S Casualty appetite.

• Oversee a portfolio of small to mid-sized accounts and implement portfolio strategies.

• Achieve financial performance targets for written premium, retention, rate, and profitability.

• Assess and select high hazard or complex liability accounts within the Excess & Surplus market.

• Make underwriting decisions to accept, decline, or adjust risks within established authority levels.

• Maintain well-organized files and comply with underwriting guidelines and assigned authority.

• Collaborate with wholesale brokers to understand client needs and convey the company's E&S Casualty appetite.

• Generate high-quality submissions that align with underwriting strategy.

• Sustain relationships with wholesale broker partners through regular communication, meetings, and market visits.

• Monitor E&S Casualty market conditions, competitor activities, coverage developments, and regulatory and legal trends.

• Contribute to the development of underwriting strategy and guidelines.

• Mentor and coach less experienced underwriters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 7-10 years of progressively complex specialty lines underwriting experience.

• Professional insurance designation preferred (AICPCU, RPLU).

• Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Clear, professional, and effective communication skills.

• Ability to provide timely and responsive service to wholesale brokers, insureds, and internal business partners.

• Capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Professional interaction with a diverse range of individuals.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to follow-through on tasks.

• Willingness to travel as necessary to meet with wholesale brokers, attend industry events, and support business development.

• Strong understanding of exposures and key coverages, as well as jurisdictional and regulatory nuances of the E&S market.

🏝️ 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.

• Support, opportunities, and performance-led financial rewards.