Excess and Surplus Lines Property Underwriter

Questpro; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Questpro is seeking a Senior Property Underwriter with expertise in Habitational E&S accounts. The role focuses on underwriting quality, profitability, and growth within the assigned territory, including managing broker/agency relationships and pursuing new business through the Retail Brokerage channel.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of high-level underwriting experience, a related bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and willing to travel along the East Coast, primarily the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of high-level E&S Property (Habitational) underwriting experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a related major preferred.
• Willingness to travel to visit the Retail Agency base, primarily East Coast (Southeast).

Responsibilities

• P&L accountability for premium, profitability, growth, and retention results within assigned territory.
• Overseeing the underwriting quality standards of employees.
• Ensuring appropriate file documentation is maintained for underwriting decisions.
• Partner with teams to plan and prospect new business writing.
• Manage execution of underwriting strategies and hold the team accountable for implementation.
• Develop and execute strategies to generate profitable business growth.
• Collaborate with branch, peers, and E&S Property management on new business and retention opportunities.
• Own broker/agency relationships and set high expectations.
• Lead or participate in agency analysis and planning.
• Develop and execute an effective agency strategy to grow the business.
• Gather competitive information to inform product development.

Skills

Habitational Underwriting

E&S Property

Team Leadership

Business Development

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A national leader in the E&S Property Program Business is seeking a top-notch Senior Property Underwriter with experience handling Habitational accounts and the ability to generate new business through the Retail Brokerage Channel. Ideally person will be based in Atlanta, GA (open to other close southeastern Locations)

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of high-level E&S Property (Habitational)underwriting experience; Wholesale or Program experience preferred but open to those with strong carrier underwriting backgrounds as well.
• Bachelor's degree, strong preference for a degree with a field-related major/concentration
• Training and development of staff
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Willingness to travel to visit the Retail Agency base, primarily on the East Coast (Southeast).

Responsibilities

• P&L accountability for premium, profitability, growth, and retention results within assigned territory.
• Overseeing the underwriting quality standards of employees.
• Includes ensuring appropriate file documentation is being maintained relating to the final underwriting decision.
• Partners with teams to develop a plan for managing and prospecting business writing.
• Manages execution of underwriting strategies and holds the team accountable for implementation.
• Develops and executes effective strategies to generate profitable business growth.
• Collaborates with the branch, peers, and E&S Property management on new business and retention opportunities.
• Ownership of broker/agency relationships, including delivering high-level expectations.
• Leads and/or participates in agency analysis and planning.
• Develops and executes an effective agency strategy to grow the business.
• Gathers pertinent competitive information to assist in product development recommendations.