Underwrite Profitable business
Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom line targets
Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modeling and interpretation of scenarios for relevant Lines of Business (LoB's)
Underwrite in line with LoB governance framework
e.g. Underwriting Authorities, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles
Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception
Ensure placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance prior to policy inception
Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to producers or producers has issued documentation (where producer responsibility)
File maintenance – ensure file is established (whether electronic or paper) and maintained for each risk and transaction handled
Training, developing and coaching of less experienced staff (including Underwriters)

A minimum of 3+ years of direct experience in underwriting profitable business
Specialized expert understanding of commercial package lines (GL, WC, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, Property)
Recognized relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within market
Specialized understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements
Preferably a degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration
Professional insurance qualification (e.g. CPCU) is a plus

multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
a competitive 401k with generous matching
PTO beginning at 20 days per year
up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Backup Child and Elder Care
and more

Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market Solutions

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