Sr. Commercial Lines Underwriter

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

One80 Intermediaries seeks a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our growing team in New York, NY. The role focuses on marketing new and renewal accounts and communicating with carriers to support profitable growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial Property & Casualty underwriting, with strong risk assessment and client communication skills, and may benefit from experience in Excess & Surplus Lines. Fluency in English and Mandarin is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher, plus 5 years of relevant commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Additional 2 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Excess and Surplus Lines experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Mandarin) is strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to react and respond quickly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines.
• Makes appropriate decisions based on the evaluation of underwriting information.
• Effectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Documents decisions in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Acts with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Underwrites a moderate book of business with a moderate to complex risk profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial P&C underwriting

Underwriting risk assessment

Excess & Surplus Lines

Negotiation & communication

Customer service

Bilingual English/Mandarin

5 years underwriting experience

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

One80 Intermediaries is seeking a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our growing team in New York, NY. We’re seeking a Senior Underwriter with a strong background in commercial lines insurance to market new and renewal accounts and effectively communicate with carriers.

How You Will Contribute:

• Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines.
• Makes appropriate decisions based on the evaluation of underwriting information.
• Effectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Documents decisions in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Acts with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
• Provides outstanding customer service.
• Underwrites a moderate book of business with a moderate to complex risk profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

• Associate Degree or higher, plus 5 years of relevant commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Additional 2 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Excess and Surplus Lines experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Mandarin) is strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to react and respond quickly and professionally.
• Must provide creative, analytical, and innovative thinking to ensure productive problem-solving.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About One80:

One80 Intermediaries is part of Arrowhead Intermediaries, a global insurance distribution platform that offers deep specialization, scale, and innovation across wholesale brokerage, program administration, and specialty insurance. With more than 7,000 professionals worldwide and a collective portfolio exceeding $18 billion in premium placed in 2024, our combined organization delivers a diverse trading platform for insurance carriers as well as expanded access and niche solutions for brokers and customers navigating complex and hard-to-place risks. The platform combines entrepreneurial culture with operational excellence to deliver tailored solutions and long-term value across the insurance ecosystem.

Pay Range:

Pay Range 85,000.00 - 115,000.00 Annual. The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
• Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits.
• Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.

We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates-not employees, and leaders-not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”-never “me.” While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission-always doing what is best for our customers.