Commercial E&S Underwriter

Southern General Agency Inc. • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

Southern General Agency, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Commercial E&S Underwriter to evaluate, price, and manage complex commercial property and casualty risks within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) marketplace. This role partners closely with retail agents and brokers to develop creative coverage solutions for risks that fall outside standard markets while maintaining strong underwriting discipline.
The underwriter will play a key role in developing and managing a profitable book of business, building strong industry relationships, and identifying new opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate brings sound underwriting judgement, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to navigate unique or hard-to-place risks while delivering responsive service to partners.
At SGA, You Will:
- Play an active role in developing and managing a profitable E&S book of business while building lasting relationships with retail agents and brokers.
- Be empowered to make decisions, think creatively, and find solutions for complex risks without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Work alongside experienced professionals who value knowledge-sharing, teamwork, and supporting each other's success.
- Leverage established carrier partnerships and market access to help your agents place challenging risks and win new business.

Requirements

• sound underwriting judgement
• strong relationship-building skills
• the ability to navigate unique or hard-to-place risks
• delivering responsive service to partners

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in developing and managing a profitable E&S book of business while building lasting relationships with retail agents and brokers.
• Be empowered to make decisions, think creatively, and find solutions for complex risks without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who value knowledge-sharing, teamwork, and supporting each other's success.
• Leverage established carrier partnerships and market access to help your agents place challenging risks and win new business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed