Senior Consultant, Brokerage Excess Casualty

Nationwide Insurance; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 242,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm based in the United States is seeking a skilled underwriter for the Excess Casualty line of business. Candidates must have extensive experience in commercial lines underwriting and excellent communication skills. This role allows for remote work anywhere in the U.S. and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 18 days of paid time off and more.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

18 days paid time off annually

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in commercial lines underwriting.
• Strong technical knowledge of insurance law.
• Ability to analyze complex risks with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite individual risks for the Excess Casualty line of business.
• Analyze claims to achieve production and loss ratio goals.
• Foster positive relationships with brokers.

Skills

Commercial lines underwriting experience

Strong technical knowledge of underwriting policies

Excellent communication skills

Analytical decision-making

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

Job description

Employer Industry: Insurance and Risk Management

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $242,000
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work remotely anywhere within the continental U.S.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match
• Minimum of 18 days paid time off annually, plus additional paid holidays and unique paid time off initiatives
• Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and customer care

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Underwrite individual risks for acceptability, pricing, coverage, and terms for the Excess Casualty line of business
• Analyze claims and loss history to achieve production and loss ratio goals with assigned brokers
• Develop new classes of business by researching market trends and creating necessary documentation
• Foster positive relationships with brokers and manage broker conflicts through frequent communication
• Mentor and coach underwriters, providing guidance and support for professional development

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Minimum of eight years of commercial lines underwriting experience, particularly with large or complex accounts
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial lines underwriting policies, practices, and insurance law
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with advanced negotiation abilities
• Ability to analyze highly complex insurance risks and make sound decisions with minimal direction
• Undergraduate degree preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Completion of general insurance courses such as CPCU, CIC, AU, ARM, CPIW, CWIS, or ASLI
• Experience in excess and surplus lines underwriting
• Familiarity with facultative reinsurance and various treaty reinsurance methods
• Strong understanding of alternative rating methods and pricing theory
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work effectively within a team

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