Underwriter / Sr. Underwriter, Excess Casualty Division

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich Versicherung und Rückversicherung sucht einen motivierten Underwriter oder Senior Underwriter für die allgemeine Haftpflichtversicherung. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Verwaltung und das Wachstum eines Portfolios von Geschäftskunden, die Durchführung von Underwriting-Analysen und die Entwicklung von Preisstrukturen. Sie werden mit verschiedenen Abteilungen und externen Partnern zusammenarbeiten, um die Unternehmensziele zu erreichen. Wenn Sie über ausgezeichnete Verhandlungs- und Analysefähigkeiten verfügen und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist diese Position ideal für Sie.

Benefits

Gesundheitsversicherung

Zahnversicherung

Invaliditätsversicherung

401k-Match

Gruppenlebensversicherung

Qualifications

• 3-5+ Jahre Erfahrung in der allgemeinen Haftpflichtversicherung.
• Fähigkeit, in einem schnelllebigen, stressigen Umfeld zu arbeiten.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung, Verwaltung und Erweiterung eines Portfolios von Konten.
• Durchführung von Underwriting-Analysen gemäß den Richtlinien.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Detailgenauigkeit

Microsoft Office Suite

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Quantitative Fähigkeiten

Selbstständiges Arbeiten

Fähigkeit, Fristen einzuhalten

Education

Universitätsabschluss

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Underwriter or Senior Underwriter, General Casualty, is responsible for supporting a book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, managing and growing their portfolio, adhering to proper underwriting discipline and guidelines, marketing, and assisting in servicing existing and potential wholesale clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Execute the business plan for the development, management, and expansion of a portfolio of accounts.
2. Prioritize and evaluate submissions to identify accounts with the greatest profit potential, aligned with the business plan and corporate objectives.
3. Perform underwriting analysis following Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines.
4. Develop and recommend account pricing, structure, terms, conditions, and review these with underwriting staff.
5. Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline, complying with guidelines, systems, and procedures; document referrals appropriately.
6. Maintain concise underwriting files consistent with company best practices.
7. Delegate and supervise tasks with Account Coordinators.
8. Focus on marketing to wholesale brokers within an assigned territory.
9. Attend client/broker meetings, social events, industry conferences, and seminars as appropriate.
10. Liaise with brokers, internal auditors, Claims, Accounting, IT, and Legal departments as needed.
11. Report to the underwriting manager regarding submissions and portfolio content.

Qualifications :

• University degree.
• 3-5+ years experience in General Casualty underwriting.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours as required.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region for client and broker meetings.

Compensation :

The annual base pay range is $80,000 - $130,000, depending on experience, skills, location, and other factors. This is part of Allied World's total reward package, which may include incentive rewards.

About Fairfax and Allied World :

Fairfax is a holding company engaged in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and investment management. Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, operating under the brand Allied World since 2001, and is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. We offer a strong capital base, innovative solutions, and a focus on long-term relationships.

Our benefits include health, dental, disability insurance, a 401k match, and group life insurance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit awac.com.