Senior E&S Casualty Underwriter – AVP

Next Insurance, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Munich Re Specialty - North America is seeking an E&S Casualty Underwriter, AVP to lead the production, underwriting and retention of profitable E&S casualty business. You will cultivate wholesale broker relationships and drive growth while operating within granted authority and guidelines.

The role requires 5+ years in E&S operations, strong underwriting and analytical skills, and CPCU or equivalent, with travel 20-30%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance and/or reinsurance focusing on E&S casualty lines of business
• Excellent underwriting, marketing and analytical skills
• Advanced insurance certifications (e.g. CPCU) preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of Commercial P&C / E&S products and insurance concepts, UW processes and procedures
• Proficiency in the use of pricing models, tools and other risk evaluation models
• Successful track record of developing and maintaining strong relationships with wholesale brokers
• Tech savviness and a willingness to experiment with and learn new technologies
• Ability to think strategically and function tactically
• Exceptional communication skills that energize and engage brokers, clients and colleagues and the ability to convey a vision and client-focused solutions
• Ability to present and negotiate complex agreements with brokers
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel 20%-30%

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, market, quote, bind and retain a profitable book of excess and surplus lines business that meets profitability and growth targets
• Development and execution of production strategies and business plans to implement and maximize growth objectives and rate goals
• Measure and optimize portfolio progress by reviewing and analyzing underwriting data and monitoring industry best practices to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Cultivate and maintain professional wholesale broker relationships
• Represent the Munich Re brand and Munich Re Specialty Insurance at client events, seminars, meetings, etc
• Assistance in day-to-day operations and projects as assigned which could have client, business group, divisional and corporate impact

Skills

Underwriting

Broker relations

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

CPCU certification

Job description

Munich Re Specialty - North America is seeking an E&S Casualty Underwriter, AVP to lead the production, underwriting and retention of profitable E&S casualty business. You will cultivate wholesale broker relationships and drive growth while operating within granted authority and guidelines.

The role requires 5+ years in E&S operations, strong underwriting and analytical skills, and CPCU or equivalent, with travel 20-30%.