Senior Underwriter, E&S Casualty — Complex Risk

Ascot Group; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascot Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter, E&S Casualty – Complex Risk to manage large, sophisticated accounts and broker relationships with revenues over $100 million. The role emphasizes disciplined underwriting, collaboration, and delivering creative coverage solutions while maintaining profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in P&C underwriting, strong technical skills, and the ability to navigate complex risk spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in the P&C insurance industry, with General Liability and Excess Liability preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working within the Complex Risk space of E&S Casualty.
• Deep knowledge of insurance products, insurance regulations and the insurance industry.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent organizational, desk management and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a profitable Complex Risk portfolio through disciplined underwriting and execution of the business unit's strategy.
• Underwrite and negotiate large, sophisticated casualty risks, including accounts with revenues exceeding $100M and transportation fleets exceeding 100 power units.
• Work independently within delegated underwriting authority and make referrals as required.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with peers, leaders and internal partners across functional areas to identify cross-selling opportunities, assist in product development and operational excellence.
• Foster and maintain external relationships with wholesale brokers in an effort to market and sell Ascot's products.
• Provide superior service to brokers and clients and create visibility through consistent engagement with trading partners.
• Stay current on competition, underwriting environment, market conditions and share that knowledge with colleagues and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Commit to The Ascot Way: Embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ascot Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter, E&S Casualty – Complex Risk to manage large, sophisticated accounts and broker relationships with revenues over $100 million. The role emphasizes disciplined underwriting, collaboration, and delivering creative coverage solutions while maintaining profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in P&C underwriting, strong technical skills, and the ability to navigate complex risk spaces.