AVP, Excess Casualty Underwriter

Selby Jennings; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Excess Casualty Underwriter to join their dynamic team in Los Angeles. This role involves analyzing customer accounts, maintaining relationships with agencies, and leveraging industry networks to grow the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading P&C carrier and make a significant impact in the field of excess casualty underwriting.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in excess casualty underwriting.
• Strong relationships with industry professionals in wholesale brokerage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze potential and existing customers' financial conditions.
• Maintain producer/agency contact logs and develop customer contacts.

Skills

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Market Understanding

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are working with a top P&C carrier looking for an experienced excess casualty underwriter to join their team. Please see some details below and apply for more information on the carrier.

Responsibilities

The AVP Excess Casualty Underwriter is responsible for analyses of potential and existing customers by gathering and reviewing information on the companies' financial condition, loss and exposure history, and other relevant information to determine account acceptability. Key functions include but are not limited to :

• Maintaining producer / agency contact log information in electronic databases.
• Participating in agency visitations with binding specialists, claims representative or loss control representative to begin developing customer contacts.
• Leveraging an existing network of industry relationships and grow portfolio utilizing Berkley Custom's proprietary playbook and broad appetite.
• Analyzing and pricing business in accordance with company guidelines.
• Determining the acceptability, quality and profitability of new and existing business based on company guidelines and objectives.
• Contributing to the firmwide development of Berkley Custom operations, marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• 10-15 years related experience with 10 + years of experience that included umbrella and excess
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with Excess casualty professionals within the wholesale brokerage channel.
• Deep understanding of the market and a history of strong industry relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and possess the ability to make independent judgments.
• Must be a team player, willing and eager to learn, organized, detailed and flexible.
• Unwavering demonstration of integrity, respect and professionalism.
• Able to travel occasionally including overnight trips.

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