Underwriter I, Primary Casualty

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care

401k Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced E&S underwriter to handle small to medium hazard property & casualty packages.

Underwrite with knowledge of ISO forms, analyze risk, and price, then select appropriate forms to build a profitable book. The role requires 2+ years of E&S experience, familiarity with commercial casualty coverage, and ability to travel up to 25% within the territory.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of E&S underwriting experience in hazard property & casualty.
• Knowledge of ISO coverage forms and risk evaluation.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within territory.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and retain a profitable book through risk analysis, pricing and service.
• Adhere to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines; operate within authority.
• Collaborate with E&S Management team.
• Develop and implement territory business plan; meet goals with team.
• Engage in industry events and associations as required.
• Provide timely, professional communication to clients and staff.
• Guide staff on processing coverage requests per service guidelines.

Skills

E&S underwriting

Commercial casualty knowledge

Data interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

CPCU/ASLI/CIC designation

Job description

Overview

This underwriting position is designed for an individual with 2+ years of E&S (excess & surplus lines experience) writing small to medium hazard property & casualty package insurance. Knowledge of ISO coverage forms. Individual account underwriting is required for hazard analysis, rating, pricing, and form selection.

Responsibilities

• A minimum of two (2) plus years of E&S
• Knowledge of industry standard company forms is required to properly underwrite risk.
• Write and retain a profitable book of business through solid risk analysis, pricing and servicing. Adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operate within written authority grant and makes referrals to Home Office Underwriting as required
• Collaborates closely with E&S Management team.
• Develop and implement the territory business plan and share accountability with team in meeting territory goals
• Actively plan and participate in industry events as required such as but not limited association conventions
• Provides professional, timely and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross departmental staff.
• Provides the pertinent information and guidance to support staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines

Qualifications

• CPCU, ASLI or CIC designation preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of commercial casualty insurance coverage and risk selection, methods and pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision
• Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within the assigned territory and to the Home Office as required

The expected salary range for this role is (USD $53,300.00 - USD $80,000.00 Yr. )

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include:

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.