Senior P&C Programs Underwriter — Hybrid (Hartford)

Arch Capital; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401k matching

PTO 20 days

12 paid holidays

Life/AD&D Insurance

Parental Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Underwriter for P&C Programs to drive profitability, growth, and underwriting excellence.

This hybrid role involves evaluating complex risks, guiding strategy, and delivering data-driven recommendations, with up to 15% travel for program visits and events. The position requires strong technical underwriting expertise, strategic thinking, and resilience to navigate challenges while prioritizing portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• 5+ years preferred.
• Strong underwriting, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and influence outcomes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage referrals for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and business objectives.
• Exercise sound underwriting judgment within delegated authority and recommend enhancements to authority, pricing, coverage, and underwriting strategies where appropriate.
• Analyze program performance, claims activity, referral trends, and market intelligence to identify opportunities for profitable growth and improved results.
• Partner with Program Managers on portfolio management, annual planning, and performance monitoring to ensure programs remain aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Property, Ceded Reinsurance, Corporate Underwriting, Actuarial, Product, and Compliance.
• Conduct and support underwriting audits of assigned programs and participate in peer reviews as needed.
• Represent the Programs division with internal and external stakeholders on underwriting matters and strategic initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to projects that enhance underwriting performance, operational effectiveness, and business results.

Skills

Commercial lines underwriting

Underwriting

Decision making

Communication

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Job description

Arch Insurance Group Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Underwriter for P&C Programs to drive profitability, growth, and underwriting excellence.

This hybrid role involves evaluating complex risks, guiding strategy, and delivering data-driven recommendations, with up to 15% travel for program visits and events. The position requires strong technical underwriting expertise, strategic thinking, and resilience to navigate challenges while prioritizing portfolio performance.