Senior Property Underwriter, E&S - Growth & Broker Relations

Atain Insurance Companies; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Health benefits & 401K with employer-m

Employer paid continuing education

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Atain Insurance is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Underwriter to join our E&S underwriting team. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the commercial property E&S market, strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to make sound risk decisions.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days in-office, travel 10-15%, and a focus on maintaining a profitable book of business while growing opportunities with wholesale brokers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial excess and surplus lines property underwriting experience.
• Solid understanding of property coverage forms, risk assessment tools, and underwriting methodologies.
• Experience with catastrophe-exposed business; familiarity with CAT modeling.
• Track record of managing a profitable book of business and balancing portfolio goals.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze, and underwrite diverse commercial property risks within established authority levels, ensuring adherence to Atain’s underwriting philosophy and standards.
• Assess exposure, coverage requirements, risk characteristics, CAT model outputs, and financial data to develop appropriate pricing and terms.
• Maintain a profitable and diversified portfolio by managing aggregation, monitoring performance, and adjusting underwriting strategies based on emerging trends and results.
• Identify opportunities for growth while maintaining underwriting discipline to ensure long‑term profitability.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain productive relationships with wholesale broker partners across the country.
• Negotiate pricing, coverage, and terms with brokers to achieve competitive yet profitable outcomes.
• Deliver prompt, professional, and high‑quality service in a fast-paced environment, meeting or exceeding service standards and response expectations.

Skills

Excess & Surplus underwriting

Broker relationship management

CAT modelling

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU/AU/ASLI designation a plus

Job description

Atain Insurance is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Underwriter to join our E&S underwriting team. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the commercial property E&S market, strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to make sound risk decisions.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days in-office, travel 10-15%, and a focus on maintaining a profitable book of business while growing opportunities with wholesale brokers.