Senior Excess & Surplus Underwriting Leader

Selective Insurance; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 155,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Selective Insurance in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced underwriting team lead to grow and manage an assigned territory within Excess & Surplus lines. You will coach underwriters, coordinate activities, and drive profitability while aligning with company strategy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing agency relationships, monitoring premium commitments, and producing management reports.

Qualifications

• Broad underwriting technical background is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities and results of an underwriting team to ensure quality work and high production standards.
• Assist in development and monitoring of premium commitments for agents.
• Review procedural changes and implement improvements within underwriting.
• Monitor region's premium and profitability goals and market conditions.
• Conduct agency visits and provide guidance to General Agents and underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

College degree

ASLI

AINS

CPCU

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Selective Insurance in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced underwriting team lead to grow and manage an assigned territory within Excess & Surplus lines. You will coach underwriters, coordinate activities, and drive profitability while aligning with company strategy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing agency relationships, monitoring premium commitments, and producing management reports.