Senior Excess Casualty Wholesale Underwriter — Hybrid

IAT Insurance Group; Cheshire (CT); Hybrid; USD 72,560 - 157,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) match and profit sharing

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking an Excess Casualty Wholesale Underwriter to support profitable growth through strong pricing and coverage expertise for wholesale partners. The role emphasizes building durable relationships with brokers and delivering rapid, accurate decisions within the excess casualty space.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record with wholesale brokers and a deep knowledge of E&S products, with the ability to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Excess and Surplus is required.
• Experience with wholesale brokers and mid-market accounts preferred.
• Strong analytical and pricing skills.
• Ability to manage agency relationships and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and produce profitable business within authority.
• Maintain agency relationships and develop new relationships.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate risk using applications, reports, and data.
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken form.
• Demonstrate understanding of products and services.
• Respond promptly to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with distribution to market capabilities and identify opportunities.
• Focus on goals and measure performance with data.
• Understand market trends and competitors.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Excess & Surplus

Wholesale underwriting

Relationship management

Pricing analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Insurance software

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is seeking an Excess Casualty Wholesale Underwriter to support profitable growth through strong pricing and coverage expertise for wholesale partners. The role emphasizes building durable relationships with brokers and delivering rapid, accurate decisions within the excess casualty space.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record with wholesale brokers and a deep knowledge of E&S products, with the ability to travel occasionally.