Underwriter/Sr. Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Allied World • New York, NY

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About The Position

Responsible for supporting a book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of their portfolio of business, adheving to proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and assisting in the servicing of existing and potential wholesale clients.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree
• 3-5+ years' experience in General Casualty underwriting
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours as required
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits throughout the assigned region

Nice To Haves

• CPCU designation, or other applicable insurance designations desired

Responsibilities

• Execute the business plan for the development, management and expansion of a portfolio of accounts
• Prioritize and evaluate submissions in order to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives
• Perform underwriting analysis in accordance with Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines
• Develop and recommend account pricing / structure / terms & conditions and review these in conjunction with underwriting staff
• Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline, complying with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures, and perform and document referrals
• Maintain underwriting files in a concise manner that is consistent with company best practices
• Delegate and supervise tasks with Account Coordinators
• Specialized focus on marketing to wholesale brokers within an assigned territory
• Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable
• Attend important industry conferences and seminars as appropriate
• Liaise with brokers, internal auditors and Claims, Accounting, IT and Legal departments as appropriate
• Reporting to underwriting manager regarding submissions and current portfolio content

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Disability Insurance
• a company match 401k plan
• Group Term Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level