Middle Market Excess Casualty Underwriter

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurance provider is seeking a Middle Market Excess Casualty Underwriter in New York. This mid-senior level role involves managing a profitable book of excess casualty business across construction, hospitality, and residential real estate sectors. Candidates should have 2+ years of E&S casualty underwriting experience and a degree. This position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in E&S casualty underwriting or related insurance roles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of energy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal excess casualty accounts in line with company guidelines.
• Evaluate risk, pricing, and coverage to ensure profitability and portfolio growth.
• Build a diverse, renewal-focused book of business.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Evaluation

Underwriting Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Middle Market Excess Casualty Underwriter

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Base Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Senior Consultant – P&C Underwriting / Sales & Distribution at Selby Jennings

Our client is a specialty insurance provider redefining the E&S insurance space through cutting‑edge technology and data‑driven underwriting. With a strong A.M. Best “A” rating and a reputation for innovation, they offer a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where professionals can make a real impact for small to mid‑sized businesses. They prioritize a culture that values agility, creativity, and continuous improvement‑making it an exciting and rewarding place to grow your career.

As part of the Middle Market Casualty team, you’ll help shape the future of insurance for mid‑sized businesses across three key sectors: Construction, Hospitality, and Residential Real Estate. This role focuses on managing and growing a profitable book of excess casualty business through strong underwriting, relationship management, and collaboration. Success requires a team‑oriented mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

This role will be hybrid and can sit in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, or Scottsdale, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal excess casualty accounts in line with company guidelines and authority.
• Evaluate risk, pricing, and coverage to ensure profitability and portfolio growth.
• Maintain high underwriting standards and clear communication with partners.
• Build a diverse, renewal‑focused book of business.

Technical Excellence

• Apply precise, data‑driven underwriting decisions aligned with proprietary rate plans and guidelines.

Distribution & Service

• Ensure underwriting rigor while maintaining efficiency and ease of doing business for our partners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in E&S casualty underwriting or related insurance roles.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of energy and accountability.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development

Industries

Insurance