Excess Casualty Underwriter

Ikon Search; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialty underwriting platform is seeking a Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter. This mid-senior level role involves underwriting complex excess casualty risks across the United States. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in excess casualty underwriting and a strong grasp of excess towers and attachments. Responsibilities include managing a profitable excess casualty portfolio, structuring placements, and building relationships with brokers. A competitive salary is offered, providing an opportunity to shape an excess casualty book.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Excess Casualty / Excess Liability underwriting.
• Experience with non-admitted business is preferred.
• Independent decision-making in underwriting complex risks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite excess casualty accounts with limits up to $5M excess of $5M+.
• Evaluate GL, Auto Liability, and Employers Liability exposures.
• Analyze loss runs, attachments, and risk characteristics.

Skills

Excess Casualty underwriting experience

Strong understanding of excess towers

Ability to underwrite complex risks

Job description

Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter

We’re partnering with a growing specialty underwriting platform to add a Senior Excess Casualty Underwriter to their team. This role focuses on underwriting complex excess casualty risks nationwide with strong broker engagement and real decision-making authority.

Base Pay

$90,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Underwrite excess casualty accounts with limits up to $5M excess of $5M+
• Evaluate GL, Auto Liability, and Employers Liability exposures
• Analyze loss runs, attachments, and risk characteristics
• Structure and negotiate complex excess placements
• Manage and grow a profitable excess casualty portfolio
• Build strong relationships with wholesale brokers
• Underwrite within defined target classes and appetite
• Manufacturing & Distribution
• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality (Hotels, Restaurants, Bars – exposure dependent)
• Artisan & Commercial Contractors (regional restrictions apply)

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of Excess Casualty / Excess Liability underwriting experience
• Strong understanding of excess towers, attachments, and structures
• Experience underwriting non-admitted business
• Ability to independently underwrite complex risks

Why This Role

• Backed by highly rated carrier partners
• Opportunity to help shape and grow an excess casualty book

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Insurance