Sr. Commercial Lines Underwriter

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

Job summary

One80 Intermediaries is seeking a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our team in New York, NY. The role focuses on marketing new and renewal accounts and communicating with carriers to achieve optimal outcomes.

We value 5 years of relevant commercial P&C underwriting experience, the ability to react quickly, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Excess and Surplus Lines experience is highly preferred and bilingual English/Mandarin is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher, plus 5 years of relevant commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• 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

• Markets new and renewal accounts and communicates with carriers.
• Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability per guidelines.
• Documents decisions per regulatory standards and negotiates pricing outcomes.
• Underwrites a moderate to complex book of business with a focus on service.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Bilingual English/Mandarin

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 Range85,000.00 - 115,000.00 AnnualThe 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-BeingWe go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability InsuranceFinancial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition ReimbursementMental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy ServicesBeyond 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.Recruiting Vendor Disclosure StatementBrown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies (\"Recruiting Vendors\"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.The Power To Be YourselfAs 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”.