Hybrid Senior Inland Marine Underwriting Analyst

Selective Insurance; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Practices Analyst-Inland Marine (hybrid) to lead and collaborate on underwriting guidelines, authority frameworks, and training content. The role requires subject matter expertise and the ability to analyze coverage questions and exposures across inland marine lines.

The candidate will support referrals, conduct portfolio analyses, and work with regional teams to improve profitability while ensuring compliance and high-quality stakeholder service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates underwriting expertise and knowledge of LOB-specific coverages, exposures, and underwriting guidelines.
• Effectively balances strategic thinking with attention to detail, using data, sound judgment, and diverse perspectives to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Builds productive relationships with internal and external partners while managing multiple priorities and work flows to meet service and productions goals.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Adapts effectively to change and is proficient in the use of underwriting, desktop, and communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Guideline Creation: Assists in developing, documenting, and maintaining underwriting guidelines; researches coverage questions and drafts guideline updates.
• Authority Framework Support: Maintains the authority delegation framework and analyzes authority utilization for balance of growth and risk controls.
• Curriculum & Training Content Support: Creates LOB-specific training curricula and technical content for regional personnel and SBUs.
• Underwriting Referrals: Handles referrals and provides guidance on large, unique, and complex accounts.
• Portfolio Analysis & Trend Identification: Supports profit and loss analysis and profitability improvements with regional partners.
• Coverage Research & Analysis: Analyzes forms, applications, and guidelines; identifies exposure issues.
• Vendor & Tool Support: Supports deployment and management of vendor tools and related communication.
• Compliance Support: Assists on regulatory topics and compiles analysis for discussions.
• Quality Assurance & Large Loss Reviews: Participates in QA and Large Loss Reviews as needed.
• Stakeholder Support: Provides excellent service to agents, regional personnel, SBUs, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

College degree preferred

5+ years insurance experience

3+ years LOB experience

3+ years Risk management experience

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking an Underwriting Practices Analyst-Inland Marine (hybrid) to lead and collaborate on underwriting guidelines, authority frameworks, and training content. The role requires subject matter expertise and the ability to analyze coverage questions and exposures across inland marine lines.

The candidate will support referrals, conduct portfolio analyses, and work with regional teams to improve profitability while ensuring compliance and high-quality stakeholder service.