Senior Casualty Underwriter

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

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in New York City is seeking a Senior Casualty Underwriter. This role involves underwriting excess casualty lines and managing client relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of underwriting experience, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree. This hybrid position emphasizes collaboration and offers opportunities for regional business expansion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial casualty underwriting.
• Strong background in E&S/surplus lines underwriting.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and price complex casualty risks.
• Support business expansion beyond New York.
• Maintain understanding of rates, forms, terms, and conditions.

Skills

Commercial casualty underwriting experience

E&S/surplus lines underwriting background

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Senior Casualty Underwriter – New York City. Hybrid - 3 days/week in office.

Join a premier provider of excess, surplus, and specialty property and casualty insurance, backed by a globally recognized financial services group. The company partners with wholesale brokers, MGUs, and program administrators across the U.S., offering both admitted and non-admitted products. The organization emphasizes underwriting excellence, collaboration, and growth.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Casualty Underwriter to join a dynamic and growing team in New York City. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with a group of underwriters. The position focuses on excess casualty lines, with growing emphasis on excess auto and habitational construction risks.

You will manage a mix of assigned clients and new business, with strong support for local broker visits and relationship-building. The role offers significant opportunity for regional expansion beyond New York and is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience
• Strong background in E&S/surplus lines underwriting
• Experience with excess casualty, auto, and habitational construction risks
• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent analytical, communication, and relationship management skills
• Familiarity with the Northeast broker market is a plus
• Proven ability to manage and grow a profitable book of business

Core Responsibilities

• Und underwriting & Risk Analysis: Evaluate and price complex casualty risks across excess and primary lines
• Apply sound judgment in structuring competitive and profitable proposals
• Maintain a strong understanding of rates, forms, terms, and conditions

• Market Development: Support expansion of business beyond NY, especially in habitational and construction; leverage proximity to NYC for in-person broker visits and relationship-building

Note: This description reflects the essential duties and requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.