Senior Underwriter

McNeil & Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental/Vision

401k + match

PTO 20 days

Holidays & Volunteer

Life & AD&D insurance

Parental leave

Student loan help

Job summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Inland Marine Underwriter to manage a profitable portfolio of new and renewal inland marine business, emphasizing sustainable growth and strong broker relationships.

This role involves establishing coverage terms, conditions, and pricing, and ensuring accurate issuance and servicing of high-quality policies. You will underwrite risks through detailed analysis, structure appropriate terms and pricing, and monitor portfolio performance while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inland marine underwriting experience.
• Strong knowledge of inland marine forms, terms, and conditions.
• Proven producer and broker management skills with a focus on profitability.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite inland marine risks through detailed analysis of submissions, including loss history, financial strength, and inspection reports.
• Structure appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and pricing in alignment with risk characteristics, underwriting guidelines, and modeled loss potential.
• Actively manage broker and client relationships to drive profitable growth, retention, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Ensure the accurate issuance and ongoing management of policies and endorsements in compliance with service standards, technical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance by tracking exposure limits, premium income, and overall financial results, while maintaining awareness of claims activity and providing underwriting input on claim resolution.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and underwriting governance initiatives.
• Contribute to underwriting governance through peer review, referral support, and the technical training and development of less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Inland marine underwriting

Broker management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Job Summary Responsible for underwriting and managing a profitable portfolio of new and renewal inland marine business, with a focus on sustainable growth and long-term retention. This role involves developing and maintaining strong broker relationships, establishing appropriate coverage terms, conditions, and pricing, and ensuring accurate and timely issuance and servicing of high-quality policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite inland marine risks through detailed analysis of submissions, including loss history, financial strength, and inspection reports.
• Structure appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, and pricing in alignment with risk characteristics, underwriting guidelines, and modeled loss potential.
• Actively manage broker and client relationships to drive profitable growth, retention, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Ensure the accurate issuance and ongoing management of policies and endorsements in compliance with service standards, technical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor portfolio performance by tracking exposure limits, premium income, and overall financial results, while maintaining awareness of claims activity and providing underwriting input on claim resolution.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and underwriting governance initiatives.
• Contribute to underwriting governance through peer review, referral support, and the technical training and development of less experienced underwriters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inland marine underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of inland marine forms, terms, and conditions
• Proven producer and broker management skills with a focus on profitability
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage competing priorities effectively #LI-JD1 #LI-Hybrid

Salary

For NYC/LA: $95,900 - $148,900/year

For Chicago: $86,300 - $134,000/year

Range is as of the time of posting.

Position is incentive eligible.

Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care
• and more.

About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.

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