Senior Entertainment Underwriter — Portfolio Growth

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with matching

Paid time off: 20 days

Paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Life and AD&D

Short/Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Backup Child and Elder Care

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Entertainment to manage profitable new and renewal business across live events, venues, film and TV productions, and related entertainment industry risks.

You will drive profitability through disciplined portfolio management, strong broker and client relationships, and sound risk selection. The role emphasizes portfolio management, business development, and technical expertise in entertainment underwriting, with leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated experience underwriting Entertainment, Specialty Casualty, Property, or related commercial insurance products.
• Strong broker relationships within the Entertainment insurance marketplace preferred.
• CPCU, ARM, CIC, or other professional insurance designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business to achieve profitability, growth, retention, and production objectives.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of Entertainment accounts, ensuring appropriate risk selection and pricing discipline.
• Evaluate submissions, exposures, loss experience, contractual risk transfer, and financial information to determine risk acceptability.
• Negotiate pricing, coverage terms, conditions, and program structures with brokers and agents.
• Collaborate with Claims, Risk Control, Legal, Operations, and other internal stakeholders throughout the underwriting process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and proactively pursue profitable growth within the Entertainment sector.
• Support renewal retention strategies through strong account management and customer engagement.
• Represent the company at industry events, broker meetings, conferences, and client presentations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging industry risks impacting the Entertainment portfolio.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert for Entertainment underwriting.
• Analyze complex or non-standard risks and provide guidance on referrals and coverage structures.
• Review contractual agreements, indemnification provisions, and insurance requirements related to entertainment operations.
• Assist in development of underwriting guidelines, best practices, and portfolio management strategies.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to less experienced underwriters.
• Participate in training initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Support cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of underwriting excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Broker relationship management

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Economics, or related field

CPCU

ARM

CIC

Job description

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Entertainment to manage profitable new and renewal business across live events, venues, film and TV productions, and related entertainment industry risks.

You will drive profitability through disciplined portfolio management, strong broker and client relationships, and sound risk selection. The role emphasizes portfolio management, business development, and technical expertise in entertainment underwriting, with leadership