Executive Underwriter (Casualty Excess & Surplus)

plmrcareers; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401k contributions

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Palomar offers a fast-growing, innovative environment for an executive level underwriter to build out E&S Primary & Excess lines. You’ll lead with underwriting judgment, price and quote, and manage a profitable book through wholesale channels.

We seek 15+ years in E&S underwriting, CPCU/ARM preferred, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Travel nationwide, mentor juniors, and strengthen relationships with wholesale partners to drive long-term profitability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of insurance underwriting experience in the E&S environment.
• CPCU and/or ARM designation preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and not risk adverse.
• Willing to travel nationally for reinsurance and wholesale partner development.
• Ability to quickly learn and work in various technical platforms.

Responsibilities

• Select, price, quote and review new & renewal business in accordance with guidelines and judgment.
• Independently work with wholesale channels to select risks, evaluate and price programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships to drive opportunities and retain accounts.
• Present and defend book dynamics in reinsurance treaty meetings.
• Utilize facultative relationships to maintain prescribed net positions.
• Underwrite Primary and Excess Construction and/or Excess Non-construction risks in E&S.
• Evaluate reinsurance requirements and apply treaty/facultative solutions.
• Mentor junior underwriters and share knowledge as a technical resource.
• As a unit leader, produce new business and manage duties.
• Continuously improve insurance knowledge through training and courses.
• Assist in the Junior Underwriter mentoring process.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Business development

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

CPCU/ARM designation

Job description

Why choose Palomar?

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers.Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

Want to learn more about our exciting journey? https://ir.plmr.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx

We are Hiring!

Location:

La Jolla, CA; Edina, MN; Remote

The Details:

We are looking for an experienced Executive level underwriter to help build out our E&S Primary & Excess product lines. Successful candidates must be able to produce and manage a profitable book of business through a wholesale only, limited distribution model.

What will you do

• Select, price, quote and review new & renewal business in accordance with company underwriting guidelines and experienced, underwriting judgment
• Independently work with wholesale distribution channels to appropriately select risks, evaluate, and recommend program structure, services, and pricing to achieve a balanced portfolio and long-term profitability.
• Identify, develop, and maintain strong business relationships to drive consistent opportunities for new business placement, as well as retain existing accounts.
• Specific experience or fundamental ability to present & defend book dynamics/profile in reinsurance treaty meetings.
• Utilize facultative relationships/capacity to maintain prescribed net positions with the Palomar E&S portfolio.
• Be well versed in underwriting Primary and Excess Construction and/or Excess Non-construction risks in the E&S space.
• Evaluate reinsurance requirements and implement appropriate action, including treaty adherence and facultative solutions.
• Assist in the mentoring/coaching of junior underwriters.
• Share industry specific knowledge with underwriters of all levels while performing as a technical underwriting resource.
• As a unit leader, set the example of expected performance by producing new business in addition to the required product management duties.
• Actively continue to improve personal knowledge and practices of the insurance industry through work experience, in-house instruction, insurance specific designations (e.g., CPCU), industry courses, home office seminars and workshops, etc.
• Assist in the Junior Underwriter mentoring process.

What we are looking for:

• 15+ years of insurance experience specifically underwriting in the E&S environment
• CPCU and/or ARM professional insurance designation strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and not risk adverse
• Keen ability to “think outside of the box”
• Able to quickly establish and build functional working relationships.
• Drives for results and takes initiative to help support the team.
• Ability to quickly learn and work in various technical platforms.
• Professional, analytical, and adaptable attitude.
• Willing to travel nationally for reinsurance and wholesale partner development.
• Ability to organize, self-prioritize, and be an initiative‑taker in a challenging environment with demanding internal and external deadlines.

We love people who want to:

• Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
• Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
• Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
• Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
• Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
• Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
• Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!

What will you get in return?

• Full Suite of Medical Benefits
• Long Term Financial Incentives – STOCK!
• 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions
• Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
• Lifestyle Spending Allowance
• Professional Development Assistance
• Career Exploration Opportunities
• Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
• To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com

Diversity at Palomar

At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.

We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion yields greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them

Accommodations:

Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.

For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls or agency solicitation please

CCPA Job Applicant:

Pay Range:

$175,000 - $250,000 + Bonus Potential & Participation in our Competitive Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program.

The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above.