Production Underwriter - E & S Insurance - East Region

GBLI | Global Indemnity; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Mentorship program

Educational assistance up to $5,250

Health insurance (vision & dental)

Parental Leave

Life insurance

401(k) with up to 6% match

FSAs (health and dependent care)

Disability insurance

Company-sponsored social events

Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Job summary

GBLI | Global Indemnity, a specialty property and casualty insurer, seeks an underwriter to manage renewal business, price new submissions, and collaborate with agents across a multi-line book with general liability and property focus.

The role emphasizes disciplined underwriting, strong analytics, and exceptional communication with wholesale brokers. The company offers robust benefits, flexible options, and a path for growth within a supportive, team-focused environment in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Property and Casualty Underwriting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience underwriting General liability and Property risks; E&S preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, price, and manage renewal business with emphasis on general liability and property.
• Select, price, quote, and decline new business per underwriting guidelines.
• Develop agency management plans and support growth and profitability objectives.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Professional designations (CPCU, AU, ETC.)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses - and we’re on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.

What GBLI offers you:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
• Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awareness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee

The typical starting salary range for this position can vary depending on several factors such as geographic location, education, experience, and skill set. The full salary range for this position is designed to provide employees with the opportunity to progress and grow within their positions and reflects the competitive market value for these positions across the national market. GBLI, also offers a total compensation plan including bonuses for all positions.

Typical annualized starting salary range for this position:

$66,000 to $140,000

Essential Duties & Functions

• Review, price, and manage renewal business (multi line with an emphasis on general liability and property) in accordance with company guidelines
• Select, price, quote, and decline new business in accordance with company underwriting guidelines and experienced, underwriting judgment
• Manage assigned territory that supports the growth and profitability objectives established by the business unit. Create strategic agency management plans that encompasses production and loss ratio as well as travel and marketing plans
• Respond to endorsement requests from existing accounts
• Provide 24-hour response time on new business submissions and same day turn-around on phone calls and emails, Work collaboratively with other Underwriters in the Unit to maintain 24-hour response time on new submissions.
• 10-25% travel to assigned agents
• Develop and maintain collaborative business relationships with appointed agents to foster the generation of profitable business
• Accountability for the production and loss ratio performance of assigned agents
• Educate agents on Penn-America Group products and underwriting systems

Qualifications

• 2+ years Property and Casualty Underwriting experience required including expertise in general liability and property risks; experience underwriting Excess and Surplus lines preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Professional designations (CPCU, AU, ETC.) are a plus
• Experience working with wholesale brokers preferred
• Efficiently plan/manage agency visits and travel time will be essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required; The ability to market Penn-America products to agents is essential
• Excellent analytical skills required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team with other underwriters will be needed
• Insurance rating experience is plus
• Strong computer skills are a necessity. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)