Remote Renewal Underwriter, E&S Casualty

Paragon Insurance Holdings; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Paragon Insurance Holdings is seeking a Renewal Underwriter – Casualty E&S to manage renewal submissions, assess risk exposures, and price renewals within the E&S market. The role emphasizes profitability, portfolio discipline, and strong broker relationships in a remote setting.

You will collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and internal teams to monitor performance, staying informed about market conditions and emerging risks. 3–5+ years of underwriting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of underwriting experience in Excess & Surplus Lines casualty.
• Experience underwriting both primary and excess casualty preferred.
• Strong analytical, pricing, and risk evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage renewal submissions for E&S casualty business, including primary general liability and excess casualty.
• Analyze risk exposures, loss history, financials, and policy terms to support underwriting decisions.
• Price renewals in accordance with guidelines, authority levels, and portfolio objectives.
• Drive renewal retention while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers, MGAs, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate underwriting decisions, coverage terms, and appetite clearly and professionally.
• Ensure underwriting files are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and other internal teams to monitor portfolio performance and trends.
• Stay informed on E&S casualty market conditions, pricing trends, and emerging risks.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk evaluation

Pricing

Broker relationships

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Paragon Insurance Holdings is seeking a Renewal Underwriter – Casualty E&S to manage renewal submissions, assess risk exposures, and price renewals within the E&S market. The role emphasizes profitability, portfolio discipline, and strong broker relationships in a remote setting.

You will collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and internal teams to monitor performance, staying informed about market conditions and emerging risks. 3–5+ years of underwriting experience is preferred.