Underwriter

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Underwriter to analyze E&S Product Liability submissions from broker partners to determine eligibility and set appropriate limits, attachment points, pricing and terms that protect Core Specialty’s underwriting profit.

You will build Core Specialty’s reputation in the small-to-medium Product Liability market, provide prompt service on policy transactions, ensure risks stay within authority and pricing guidelines, and document underwriting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management & Insurance or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of Commercial Insurance Underwriting experience.
• Industry designations such as CPCU, CRM, ARM, CIC are encouraged or pursued.
• Ability to travel monthly to meet brokers in the region.

Responsibilities

• Analyze E&S Product Liability submissions from broker partners to determine eligibility, limits, attachment points, pricing and terms.
• Build Core Specialty’s reputation and presence in the small to medium Product Liability market.
• Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions.
• Ensure all risks are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk selection and pricing methodologies.
• Document underwriting activities and decisions in files as required.
• Support company and department goals and broker relationships.
• Contribute to additional duties as the company may require.

Skills

Underwriting

Customer service

Policy language

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management & Insurance

Job description

The Underwriter will analyze E&S Product Liability submissions from broker partners to determine eligibility of risk within Core E&S Product Liability appetite and subsequently to determine appropriate limits, attachment point, pricing & terms that will provide Core Specialty with adequate underwriting profit on each risk.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Execution of Primary GL business plans and objectives including:
• Build Core Specialty's reputation and presence in the small to medium sized Products Liability Market.
• Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions
• Ensure all risks considered and bound are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk selection, peer review and pricing methodologies
• Provide documented evidence of underwriting activities and decisions in files as required
• Support Company and Department goals and objectives
• Build Core Specialty’s relationships with our broker partners
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.
• Carry out duties within our internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable law, rules, regulation, good governance and Core Specialty’s shared values, including putting clients at the heart of our business.

Knowledge of the Products Liability Market environment:

• Knowledge of GL Construction, Real Estate and Service Providers & current market environment
• Knowledge of underwriting practices, coverage & pricing/rating methodologies
• Knowledge of producer & competitor marketplace
• Knowledge of targeted industries
• Knowledge of insurance company operations
• Familiarity with company systems, procedures & processes
• Solid understanding of policy wordings and clauses
• Understanding of all pricing/underwriting tools available

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably with a Risk Management & Insurance Major) or equivalent work experience.
• 1 plus years of Commercial Insurance Underwriting experience
• Achieved or working towards an industry designation such as CPCU, CRM, ARM, CIC
• Ability to travel monthly to meet assigned brokers in the region

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program