Senior Production Underwriter – Excess/Umbrella

Software Placement Group, SPG; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking an experienced underwriting leader to handle Excess Liability and Commercial Umbrella accounts, with a nationwide producer base and a focus on Middle Market to national commercial accounts. The role balances disciplined risk assessment with productive relationship management.

The ideal candidate will bring 6–10 years of casualty underwriting experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a willingness to travel to visit agents and brokers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years of casualty underwriting experience.
• Experience in Excess Liability and Commercial Umbrella underwriting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel (overnight travel 10–50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of new and renewal Excess and Umbrella business.
• Analyze complex risk exposures to determine coverage and pricing.
• Manage complex renewals, endorsements, and policy modifications.
• Gather underwriting information from loss histories and third-party data.
• Communicate underwriting strategies to internal teams and partners.
• Build strong partnerships with agents, brokers, and claims teams.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX | Schedule: Full-time, on-site four days a week with one day remote flexibility

Overview

A well-established insurance carrier's Excess Liability Division provides large-limit liability solutions designed to protect corporate assets from catastrophic loss, offering large-limit capacity for both Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability placements across a diverse portfolio of industries. This role focuses on underwriting Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability accounts across manufacturing, contracting, retail services, and distribution, supporting a nationwide producer base and targeting Middle Market through National commercial accounts. The position balances disciplined underwriting with strong production and relationship management, within a culture built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships.

What you'll do

• Lead the underwriting of new and renewal Excess and Umbrella business in alignment with company guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability goals
• Analyze complex risk exposures to determine appropriate coverage, pricing, structure, and terms
• Evaluate and manage complex renewals, endorsements, and policy modifications, identifying opportunities for coverage enhancements and risk mitigation
• Procure and assess supplemental underwriting information, including loss histories, Safer-SMS reports, external inspections, and other third-party data
• Ensure accurate documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with agents, brokers, claims, and internal stakeholders to support informed underwriting decisions and long-term account success
• Clearly communicate underwriting strategies, decisions, and risk considerations to internal teams and external partners
• Maintain strong business relationships focused on generating new business while retaining profitable accounts
• Actively promote and explain Excess and Umbrella products and services to drive profitable growth
• Lead and participate in marketing initiatives, including broker and agent meetings, presentations, and industry events
• Analyze market conditions, competitive trends, and regulatory developments to identify strategic opportunities and recommend product or marketing enhancements
• Evaluate underwriting and marketing practices and implement strategic adjustments to improve outcomes and effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Generally, 6-10 years of casualty experience in underwriting
• Prior Excess Liability and Commercial Umbrella underwriting experience
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively market products and services
• Willingness to travel, including overnight travel (more than 10% and less than 50%), to visit agents

Preferred qualifications

• Progress toward or completion of a professional insurance designation preferred

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead underwriting for large-limit Excess and Umbrella accounts across a nationwide producer base, combining disciplined risk management with production and relationship-building in a culture centered on connection and shared learning.