AVP, E&S Casualty Underwriter — Growth & Leadership

Munich Re Specialty - North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligible

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Munich Re Specialty - North America is seeking a seasoned E&S Casualty underwriter to manage production, underwriting, and retention for profitable excess and surplus lines. You will cultivate broker relationships and help implement growth strategies in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in insurance/reinsurance E&S casualty, strong analytical abilities, and CPCU or similar credentials are preferred. Expect travel 20-30% and a supportive benefits package in New York City.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance and/or reinsurance focusing on E&S casualty lines of business.
• Excellent underwriting, marketing and analytical skills.
• Advanced insurance certifications (e.g. CPCU) preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Commercial P&C / E&S products and insurance concepts.
• Proficiency in pricing models, tools and other risk evaluation models.
• Successful track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with wholesale brokers.
• Tech savviness and a willingness to experiment with and learn new technologies.
• Ability to think strategically and function tactically.
• Exceptional communication skills that energize and engage brokers, clients and colleagues.
• Ability to present and negotiate complex agreements with brokers.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel 20%-30%.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, market, quote, bind and retain a profitable book of excess and surplus lines business that meets profitability and growth targets.
• Develop and execute production strategies and business plans to maximize growth objectives and rate goals.
• Measure and optimize portfolio progress by reviewing underwriting data and industry best practices.
• Cultivate and maintain professional wholesale broker relationships.
• Represent the Munich Re brand at client events, seminars and meetings.
• Assist in day-to-day operations and projects with potential client, business group, divisional or corporate impact.

Skills

Underwriting

Marketing

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Broker relations

Time management

Education

CPCU certification

Job description

Munich Re Specialty - North America is seeking a seasoned E&S Casualty underwriter to manage production, underwriting, and retention for profitable excess and surplus lines. You will cultivate broker relationships and help implement growth strategies in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in insurance/reinsurance E&S casualty, strong analytical abilities, and CPCU or similar credentials are preferred. Expect travel 20-30% and a supportive benefits package in New York City.