Sr. Underwriter Upper Middle Market Property

Howden UK Brokers; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Upper Middle Market Property division. You will lead underwriting decisions, analyze complex risk, and collaborate with brokers to expand relationships. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in property lines.

The position offers travel up to 25% and a hybrid work model, with a salary range of $115,000 to $140,000 and potential for growth through certifications and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in risk management, finance, business, or related field.
• 5-8 years of underwriting experience.
• CPCU, AU or similar designations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex insurance risks within granted authority and ensure profitability.
• Curate a portfolio per guidelines and pricing tools.
• Identify changes in risk exposures and loss trends to maximize profitability.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members; may supervise 1-2 reports.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Broker relationships

Analytical

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Underwriter Upper Middle Market Property. Classification: Exempt/Full-Time. Reports to: AVP Underwriting or above. Travel: Up to 25% or more. Salary: $115,000.00-$140,000.00. Location: Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Hybrid.

Role overview

DUAL North America is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Upper Middle Market Property division. At DUAL, Sr. Underwriters play a key role in shaping the underwriting framework, managing a portfolio of complex risks, and expanding broker relationships. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to evaluate insurance submissions, balancing risk exposure, coverage needs, and profitability. Leading and collaborating with a team of underwriters in the Upper Middle Market Property division, you will evaluate insurable risk, critical catastrophe exposures and pricing models related to property in order to produce an underwriting portfolio of profitable business. You will analyze exposure to determine capacity placement on a shared & layered property program.

Role responsibilities

• Underwrite complex insurance risks within granted level of authorities by identifying and analyzing risk exposures, loss frequency and severity against desired coverage. Ensure submissions meet underwriting standards for the program and are profitable
• Curate a portfolio of business in accordance with Underwriting Guidelines and prescribed pricing tools, but has more discretion in curating the portfolio than an underwriter
• Identify changes in account/ market risk exposures and loss trends to maximize profitability
• Work with Manager to define and execute team production goals
• Review referrals from Underwriters and Associate Underwriters
• Provides technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to others on the team and within the company; may formally manage 1-2 direct reports but is not required
• Execute on annual new and renewal business goals by achieving agreed premium income and hitting quote numbers with desired hit ratios and retentions
• Foster relationships with key producers by traveling to connect and attend events/meetings as needed
• Gather and compile information required to quote and/or bind an account
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics in their line of business which could include key components of risk factors and how these progress over time, understanding basic exclusions and understanding more nuanced risks as well; may begin expanding knowledge of other lines of business as well
• Keep up to date on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences - communicate market intelligence to the broader group
• Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives

Underwriting Authority

• Within 90-180 days it is expected that underwriting authority would be issued.
• Underwriting authority will be granted in accordance with experience level

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business, or a related field preferred
• 5-8 years of relevant underwriting experience
• Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations preferred
• In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment
• Technical knowledge of E&S coverage policy forms and critical catastrophe modeling
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships; existing producer relationships preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment
• Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel 10-25% as required for client meetings, conferences, or industry events
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access files and equipment

What we offer

A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volun