Senior Underwriter - Primary Casualty - GenStar

General Re Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter for a hybrid role in Los Angeles. This position involves underwriting complex risks and managing client relationships while collaborating with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in primary products liability underwriting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to cultivate broker relationships. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and offers a competitive salary range reflective of your expertise and experience. If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for the insurance industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Primary Products Liability underwriting experience.
• Strong client management and marketing skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite large product liability accounts over $25M.
• Develop wholesale broker relationships and innovative marketing strategies.

Skills

Underwriting large product liability accounts

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Marketing strategies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

GenStar Insurance Services, LLC is a premier provider of excess, surplus, and specialty property and casualty insurance written on General Star Indemnity Company (non-admitted) and General Star National Insurance Company (admitted) paper (collectively, the GenStar companies). The GenStar companies conduct business through a select group of wholesale brokers, managing general underwriters (MGUs), and program administrators in the United States. The GenStar companies are members of the Berkshire Hathaway Family of Companies .

GenStar currently offers an excellent opportunity for Senior Underwriter - Primary Casualty based in any of our Stamford, Atlanta, NYC, Chicago or Los Angeles offices. This is a hybrid role.

Role Description

The Senior Underwriter performs a wide array of underwriting and marketing functions, demonstrating knowledge and competence in both client relationship management and technical underwriting skills. Underwriting functions include analyzing and evaluating complex risks and exposures, and applying a working knowledge of rates, forms, pricing structures, terms and conditions in primary and excess casualty lines. The Underwriter acts in collaboration with a team of professionals within the branch and corporately, leveraging the company's resources to provide a best-in-class response to our valued clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Expert ability to underwrite large product liability accounts (>

25M sales) including use of loss rating tools, as well as a deep understanding of policy forms, terms and conditions, and deductible / SIR structures.

• Cultivate and develop wholesale broker relationships across the nation, creating innovative marketing strategies and sharing intel across the Division.
• Participate in underwriting audits and technical training meetings as required.

Role Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years Primary Products Liability underwriting experience within the Surplus Lines marketplace
• Established Wholesale Broker relationships with strong client management and marketing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Enthusiastic team player and self-starter

Salary Range

106,000.00 - 178,000.00 USD

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the US and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and / or training.

400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor

Stamford, CT 06901 (US)

At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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