Senior Underwriter - Medical Malpractice

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. is hiring a Senior Underwriter for their E&S Insurance Services in Seattle. The role focuses on Medical Professional Liability insurance, requiring extensive underwriting experience, particularly with complex and high-hazard risks. Candidates should have a strong analytical background, broker development skills, and knowledge of the E&S market.

The position offers a salary range of $92,000 to $130,000 per year along with a competitive benefits package, including medical plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years liability underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong preference for experience in Medical Professional Liability and high-hazard risks.
• Knowledge of Excess and Surplus lines and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a solid flow of new business opportunities.
• Develop risk pricing by analyzing exposures and claims experience.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting strategies and requirements.

Skills

Medical Professional Liability underwriting

Risk analysis

Broker development

Financial management

E&S market knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree

RPLU or related designation

Job description

Overview

Senior Underwriter – AmTrust E&S Insurance Services. This underwriting position is designed for an individual with a minimum of seven (7) years of Medical Professional Liability underwriting experience. Strong preference for a background in the E&S (excess & surplus) market writing Physician’s Professional Liability and/or medium to high hazard medical facilities Professional Liability insurance. Knowledge of individual account risks within the class, hazards by specialty, rating, pricing, and form selection as well as knowledge of industry standard company forms is required to properly underwrite risk.

With this opportunity, you will underwrite and manage a portfolio of hard to place medical professional liability risks with a focus on individual and small physician group Professional Liability with tougher exposures considered unique or challenging in accordance with AmTrust E&S guidelines, strategy and profitability standards. The person in this position is responsible for new business development, risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and contract negotiation in order to maintain and develop a profitable portfolio of non-admitted primary liability risks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a solid flow of new business opportunities, identifying opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources. Position has direct responsibility for broker development and management within a book of business.
• Develop risk pricing by analyzing exposures, claims experience, utilizing pricing tools and worksheets, comparison to similar risks, as well as experience in underwriting exposures pertaining to individual risks, for new accounts within assigned portfolio and authority level.
• Consistently achieve budgeted financial results (premium, loss ratio, retention, commissions, pricing, new business, premium collection, and expense management) as established for individual portfolios.
• Identify and take corrective action and/or collaborate with the appropriate area within the organization based on individual risk characteristics identified through broker reviews, large loss analysis, risk control, etc.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Remain current on legal and regulatory changes and claim development in order to contribute to unit product development and portfolio decisions.
• Provide responsive service to brokers by delivering timely and accurate quotes and endorsements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of Liability underwriting experience preferred; high-hazard, complex risks, or E&S underwriting experience with a focus on Medical Professional Liability highly desired.
• BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent in experience.
• RPLU or other related Insurance Designation(s) preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial Excess and Surplus lines risk, classification, pricing and coverage options with adherence to applicable statutory compliance issues and corporate guidelines.
• Able to understand and execute to strategic priorities including; pricing strategy, agent strategy, rate strategy, underwriting appetite, limit management and mix of business.
• Strong knowledge of the E & S external market and demonstrated marketing and business development experience within the wholesale distribution channel.

The expected salary range for this role is $92,000-$130,000/year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.