Excess Liability Underwriter

Atain Insurance Companies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with employer match

Continuing education courses and named

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Atain Insurance Companies is seeking an Underwriter, Excess Liability, to drive growth and profitability in our Excess Liability line. You will manage portfolios, solicit submissions, analyze risk, and issue indications and binders while marketing to an exclusive wholesale broker.

The role requires building strong broker relationships, applying company guidelines, and delivering timely underwriting decisions. Travel of 10–15% is expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field.
• 1-3 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/or agents
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to travel: 10‑15%
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Products: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote our Excess Liability 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 Excess Liability 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

Underwriting

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Insurance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

As an Underwriter, Excess Liability, you will play a critical role in driving the growth and profitability of our Excess Liability line of business. You will be responsible for all aspects of portfolio management, including solicitation or submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders and marketing for our Excess liability products to an exclusive wholesale broker. The role also requires the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, and underwriting risks in accordance with company guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote our Excess Liability 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 Excess Liability 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.
• 1-3 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/or agents.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• 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.
• Ability to travel: 10‑15%
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Products: Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Health benefits & 401K with employer match
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
• Many opportunities for career advancement

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. 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.

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.