Senior Underwriter, Light Brokerage

Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company); Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan and profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) is seeking a Senior Underwriter for their Light Brokerage Business. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, this role offers the option to work remotely for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include underwriting new business, overseeing renewals, and supporting team productivity. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, alongside experience in underwriting casualty products. Nautilus provides a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related insurance experience.
• CPCU, IIA or other insurance-related classes recommended.
• 3+ years experience underwriting casualty products at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of company’s product appetite.
• Underwrite new business submissions evaluating risk characteristics.
• Support training of new hires and development of associates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Decision-making

Ability to engage with leaders

Strong understanding of E&S business

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years insurance experience

CPCU or IIA qualification

Job description

Company Details

As an elite Excess and Surplus Lines market, Nautilus Insurance Group offers commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to appointed wholesale surplus lines producers nationwide. We have specialized in providing these solutions for more than 35 years. We offer more flexible policy terms and premium rates on a non‑admitted basis, focusing on small to medium Property and Casualty risks on both an admitted and a non‑admitted basis. Our offerings are distributed through partnerships with appointed wholesale surplus lines producers. Coverage placed by Nautilus Insurance Group is provided by Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company, both W. R. Berkley Corporation members with A.M. Best (Superior) A+ XV ratings.

Benefit Highlights

• Paid Parental Leave—Childbirth Recovery Leave and Primary Caregiver Leave, up to 12 weeks of paid leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) choices
• 401(k) program, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, travel accident insurance options
• One paid day per year to volunteer at a local charity
• Tuition Assistance and Industry‑Related Education and Exam programs
• Special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T; participation in Plum Benefits program offering cost‑free access to travel and entertainment discounts
• Flexible work arrangements
• On‑site newly renovated fitness center—free to use for employees, with yoga and other classes available for a nominal fee

Responsibilities

Nautilus Insurance, a W. R. Berkley company, is seeking a Senior Underwriter for their Light Brokerage Business. This position can be located in our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters or remotely for a highly qualified candidate.

The Senior Underwriter’s primary job functions include:

• Developing a comprehensive knowledge of the company’s appetite in this product space and maintaining industry awareness in relation to opportunities and threats
• Underwriting, including communicating appetite, rate, and underwriting information to agents
• Overseeing renewal business and managing renewal underwriters to ensure consistent execution of underwriting strategy
• Supporting the underwriting process through training of new hires and development of associates
• Underwriting select risks in accordance with company guidelines for acceptability and rate
• Underwriting new business submissions: evaluating risk characteristics, pricing, and coverage to ensure alignment with company appetite and profitability objectives
• Assisting other underwriters with submission review and quoting during periods of high volume to manage workflow, maintain service standards, and support team productivity
• Analyzing market conditions and providing suggestions for changes in forms, endorsements, and rates, including opportunities for market or product expansion or enhancement
• Collaborating with Contract Bind production underwriting teams and Light Brokerage teammates to ensure proper placement of a risk and communicating market/agent trends and issues between divisions
• Corresponding or consulting with agents, brokers, and other interested persons to determine feasibility and marketability of new products to meet competition and increase sales
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of E‑Guide, enhancements on web portal and other electronic products, including notification of changes to internal and external customers
• Providing guidance and support to less experienced team members within the department
• Developing and implementing, with the help of the Product Development team, new opportunities for product expansion to drive more profitable business to the portfolio
• Reviewing industry publications and monitoring pending legislation and regulations to determine impact of new developments on company insurance products
• Proficient at creating manuscript policy language with the help of Forms and Legal teams
• Overseeing renewal book of business to ensure alignment with underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives
• Providing guidance to renewal underwriters on pricing, risk selection, and coverage decisions
• Monitoring renewal retention, rate changes, and overall performance to identify trends and drive corrective action
• Partnering with agents and brokers to negotiate renewal terms and retain desirable accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or 5+ years related insurance experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPCU, IIA, or other insurance‑related classes recommended
• Excess and Surplus lines background is highly preferred
• 3+ years experience underwriting casualty products at a senior level required&li>
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Good understanding of the E&S business environment
• Ability to effectively engage with leaders across the organization
• Applicable knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and metrics
• Strong decision‑making skills and composure in high‑pressure situations

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees.

Actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.