Senior Underwriter II - Excess Casualty

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Excess Casualty. This exciting role involves generating and analyzing accounts while maintaining key broker relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial underwriting, particularly within the E&S sector, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package and robust benefits for full-time employees, along with opportunities for mentorship and professional development. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in the insurance market.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of commercial underwriting experience required.
• Strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate, underwrite, and analyze accounts for Excess Casualty business.
• Maintain key broker relationships and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Mentor Associate Underwriters and stay updated on market trends.

Skills

Commercial Underwriting

Broker Management

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Company Details

What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.

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See what it’s like to work in Admiral’s Underwriting department.

This role can be based in one of our two Admiral offices listed below:

• Moorestown, NJ
• Johns Creek, GA

We're also open to a fully remote colleague but they must live within the Midwest/East territory.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Excess Casualty business.

• Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
• Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
• Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
• Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships.
• Participates in all internal company training and continuing education.
• Remains current on product releases as it pertains to line of business.
• Leads strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
• Management and development of business and broker relationships new to the organization.
• Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage, and appetite to maintain competitiveness.
• Active mentorship and training of Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.
• Act as a referral authority for Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years commercial underwriting experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in the E&S sector.
• Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Broker relationships, preferred.
• Technical knowledge of Admiral lines of coverage.
• Broker Management and Marketing experience.
• Applicable coursework toward attainment of an applicable designation required.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical proficiency is required.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role