E&S Specialty Underwriting Team Leader

Polikov Recruitment Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Polikov Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Excess & Surplus Specialty Lines Team Leader to guide an underwriting team within its Binding Authority division. You will mentor underwriters, guide decisions on new and renewal business, and ensure compliance with binding authority standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, relationship-building, and strategic growth across specialty lines with exposure to Lloyd’s markets. Travel with the team to develop agency relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum E&S underwriting experience with carrier, MGA, or wholesale broker.
• Exposure to binding authority / delegated underwriting preferred.
• Familiarity with Lloyd’s marketplace preferred.
• Leadership experience OR clear leadership potential.
• Strong relationship-building and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of E&S brokerage underwriters.
• Review and guide underwriting decisions on new and renewal business.
• Ensure compliance with binding authority agreements and delegated underwriting standards.
• Partner with underwriters on complex risks and pricing strategies.
• Manage and grow key agency relationships.
• Track market trends, pricing shifts, and emerging opportunities.
• Support strategic growth initiatives within specialty product lines.
• Travel with team members to develop agency relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentorship

Team leadership

Relationship building

Decision making

Job description

Our client is a highly respected, A rated specialty insurance organization seeking an Excess & Surplus Specialty Lines Team Leader to lead a growing underwriting team within its Binding Authority division.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of E&S brokerage underwriters
• Review and guide underwriting decisions across new and renewal business
• Ensure compliance with binding authority agreements and delegated underwriting standards
• Partner with underwriters on complex risks and pricing strategies
• Manage and grow key agency relationships
• Track market trends, pricing shifts, and emerging opportunities
• Support strategic growth initiatives within specialty product lines
• Travel with team members to develop agency relationships

What Makes This Role Unique:

• Fast-paced, specialty product lines (wind, fire, deductible buybacks, contingency)
• Strong exposure to Lloyd’s markets and delegated authority structures
• Clear leadership path and visibility to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape team performance and culture

Ideal Background:

• E&S underwriting experience (carrier, MGA, or wholesale broker)
• Exposure to binding authority / delegated underwriting (preferred)
• Familiarity with Lloyd’s marketplace (preferred)
• Leadership experience OR clear leadership potential
• Strong relationship-building and decision-making skills

Keywords:

Underwriter

Commercial Underwriter

E&S Underwriter

Broker

Broage Underwriter

Excess & Surplus

E&S Underwriting

Binding Authority

Delegated Authority

Lloyd’s Coverholder

MGA Underwriting

Wholesale Broker Underwriter

Specialty Lines Underwriter

Wind Coverage

CAT Property

Fire Risk

Deductible Buyback

Contingency Insurance

Event Cancellation

Team Lead

Underwriting Manager

Assistant Manager

Supervisor

Player Coach

Manager

Supervisor

Team Leader

Underwriter

Commercial Insurance

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