Senior Underwriter, Excess & Surplus (Remote)

Socket.dev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Group seeks a Senior Underwriter to lead underWriting efforts for excess and surplus lines, mentoring juniors and collaborating with producers and risk teams. You will develop profitable book growth, evaluate complex risks, review products and pricing, and contribute to strategic division goals.

Role requires extensive underwriting experience in property and casualty, knowledge of surplus and specialty lines, and strong communication and decision-making skills. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Ten years or more of underwriting, product development, product management, claims, risk management, distribution management, or related functions with a proven record of favorable accomplishments.
• Significant knowledge of the property and casualty industry is required, with knowledge of surplus and specialty lines preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable industry experience may be considered, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPCU, ASLI, ARM, or equivalent designations preferred, or evidence of continuing and progressive education in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite to attain profitable growth objectives
• Build a strong working relationship with producers
• Assist underwriting personnel at all levels to analyze and evaluate risk, recognizing exposures to make sound underwriting decisions on risk acceptability, coverage alternatives, risk management recommendations, and pricing
• Review and evaluate products, filings, and pricing needs
• Respond in a timely manner to work/questions
• Develop opportunities for information flow
• Maintain and continue to develop technical knowledge and expertise
• Develop leadership skills through internal and external publications, seminars, and conferences, and share knowledge gained with peers
• Contribute to the management team by discussing issues, developing efficiencies, and identifying and assisting in resolving conflicts
• Participate in or lead assigned projects and special research projects as necessary
• Travel as required, up to 10 percent
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Mentoring

Project collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or comparable industry experience

CPCU/ASLI/ARM or equivalent designations preferred

Job description

CM Group seeks a Senior Underwriter to lead underWriting efforts for excess and surplus lines, mentoring juniors and collaborating with producers and risk teams. You will develop profitable book growth, evaluate complex risks, review products and pricing, and contribute to strategic division goals.

Role requires extensive underwriting experience in property and casualty, knowledge of surplus and specialty lines, and strong communication and decision-making skills. Travel up to 10% is expected.