Executive Underwriter

McNeil & Co.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to underwrite profitable Umbrella/Excess Liability business. This role involves negotiating terms, developing key relationships, and managing a portfolio to ensure success. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of risk assessment and market management, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and be part of a team that drives progress and inspires clients to achieve their goals. If you are ready to tackle complex business challenges in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Umbrella/Excess Liability products and portfolio.
• Established relationships with brokers at peer group level in local market.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business to meet portfolio targets.
• Negotiate terms and develop strong relationships with clients.
• Support acquisition of new business and manage existing client relationships.

Skills

Risk Assessment and Management

Portfolio Management

Pricing

Market Management

Analytical Skills

Communication & Presentation

IT skills (Office applications)

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Economics

Degree in Finance

Degree in Insurance Management

Degree in Business Administration

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Responsibilities:

1. Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Umbrella/Excess Liability portfolio targets in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority.
2. Negotiate price, terms and conditions.
3. Training and development of team and referral point for senior underwriters.
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with producers, clients, and relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers) in partnership with Market Management, ownership of large / key accounts and clients including negotiation of participation, pricing, terms and condition.
5. Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including client and producer negotiations where necessary).
6. Proactively manage capacity.
7. Contribute to development and execution of regional Underwriting strategy for Umbrella/Excess Liability regionally.
8. Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to producers (where Arch responsibility to do so) or producers has issued documentation (where producer responsibility).
9. Ensure file is established (whether electronic or paper) and maintained for each risk and transaction handled.
10. Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes.
11. Training, developing and coaching of experienced staff (including Senior Underwriters).
12. Manage complex referrals from underwriters and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate.
13. Delegate work as appropriate.
14. Positively represent Arch externally to the market.
15. Proactively drive involvement of functional areas in Underwriting process, including e.g. Claims, Operations.
16. Deep knowledge of commercial lines products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
17. Participate / contribute to key projects.
18. Participate in cross regional activities as required / requested including and not limited to cross collaboration with Middle Market Package, Excess Construction, Excess National Accounts.

Skills:

1. Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to Umbrella/Excess Liability.
2. Portfolio Management: Manage the underwriting books. Analyze trends and scenario plans from which portfolio strategies can be developed and implemented.
3. Pricing: Analyze current performance against various benchmarks with a view to ensure adequate progress and satisfactory performance.
4. Market Management: Apply the knowledge of how the market operates and functions, the business needs and customer needs.
5. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze highly complex data, from multiple sources, in detail; identify and resolve issues before they transpire.
6. Communication & Presentation: Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally. Ability to "sell" an improvised or prepared audience winning story. Possesses strong negotiation skills.
7. IT skills (Office applications): Use general office application tools e.g. Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook.
8. Influencing skills: Ability to persuade and motivate others to act, without executive authority.

Requirements:

1. In depth understanding of Umbrella/Excess Liability products and portfolio.
2. In depth understanding of regional / local Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance markets and competitor landscape.
3. Demonstrable, established relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within local market.
4. Preferably degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance Mgmt., or Business Administration.

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.

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