E&S Underwriter

Atain Insurance Companies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atain Insurance Companies is seeking an experienced E&S Underwriter to join our Contract Bind Underwriting team. The role focuses on marketing our P&C and Inland Marine products to exclusive wholesale brokers, building strong relationships, and underwriting risks according to guidelines.

You will analyze market trends, collaborate with underwriters to price risks, and deliver timely underwriting decisions while supporting growth and profitability across our nationwide operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field.
• 2-8 years of experience in the Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry.
• Strong knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting practices, and industry regulations.
• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with brokers and agents.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel: 10-15%.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote our products to an exclusive wholesale broker.
• Build and nurture relationships with brokers, agents, and internal teams, to drive business growth and retention.
• Evaluate and underwrite P&C risks, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine risks and potential exposures.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging risks to identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation.
• Collaborate with the underwriting team to assess and price risks effectively while maintaining profitability targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and delivering timely underwriting decisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Underwriting knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field

Job description

*This position is open to multiple U.S. locations. Preferably near a U.S. HW Kaufman office location.*

About Us

Atain is an admitted and non-admitted property and casualty insurance company dedicated to serving niche programs and excess & surplus (E&S) markets. Licensed in 50 states, Atain underwrites numerous lines of business including professional liability, general liability, and commercial multi-peril risks. This structure provides maximum flexibility in responding to business opportunities as they arise. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and innovative products to our clients. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as an E&S Underwriter.

Role Overview

As a Contract Bind Underwriter, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and profitability of our Contract Binding Division. You will be responsible for marketing our Property, Casualty and Inland Marine products to an exclusive wholesale broker, building and maintaining strong relationships, and underwriting risks in accordance with company guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote our products to an exclusive wholesale broker.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including brokers, agents, and internal teams, to drive business growth and retention.
• Evaluate and underwrite P&C risks, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine risks and potential exposures.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging risks to identify opportunities for product enhancement and innovation.
• Collaborate with the underwriting team to assess and price risks effectively while maintaining profitability targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and delivering timely underwriting decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field.
• 2-8 years of experience in the Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry
• Strong knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting practices, and industry regulations.
• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with brokers and agents.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel: 10-15%
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.

About Our Company

A premier national provider of property and casualty insurance, Atain is an A.M. Best "A" rated insurance company. Atain provides excess and surplus business through wholesale brokers on a nationwide basis. We invite you to consider joining our winning team!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.