Senior Underwriter, P&C Programs — Hybrid CT

McNeil & Co.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

401(k) with generous matching

PTO 20 days per year

13 holidays + Volunteer time

Life & AD&D Insurance

Parental leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Backup child & elder care

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. seeks a Senior Underwriter for P&C Programs in a hybrid role based in Hartford, CT, with up to 15% travel. You will evaluate complex risks, guide underwriting strategy, and deliver data-driven recommendations to enhance portfolio performance.

Strong technical underwriting and strategic thinking are required. The role collaborates with Program Managers, underwrites referrals, and drives profitability through disciplined risk assessment and cross-functional partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• 5+ years preferred.
• Strong technical underwriting, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to deliver results under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage referrals for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and business objectives.
• Exercise sound underwriting judgment within delegated authority and recommend enhancements to authority, pricing, coverage, and underwriting strategies where appropriate.
• Analyze program performance, claims activity, referral trends, and market intelligence to identify opportunities for profitable growth and improved results.
• Partner with Program Managers on portfolio management, annual planning, and performance monitoring to ensure programs remain aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Property, Ceded Reinsurance, Corporate Underwriting, Actuarial, Product, and Compliance.
• Conduct and support underwriting audits of assigned programs and participate in peer reviews as needed.
• Represent the Programs division with internal and external stakeholders on underwriting matters and strategic initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to projects that enhance underwriting performance, operational effectiveness, and business results.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Decision making

Communication & collaboration

Resilience & adaptability

Strategic thinking

Job description

Arch Insurance Group Inc. seeks a Senior Underwriter for P&C Programs in a hybrid role based in Hartford, CT, with up to 15% travel. You will evaluate complex risks, guide underwriting strategy, and deliver data-driven recommendations to enhance portfolio performance.

Strong technical underwriting and strategic thinking are required. The role collaborates with Program Managers, underwrites referrals, and drives profitability through disciplined risk assessment and cross-functional partnerships.