Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

Ascot Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Ascot Group is hiring an Underwriting Specialist, Inland Marine in Dallas, Texas. The role involves underwriting risks, managing a portfolio, and maintaining relationships with brokers. Applicants should have a minimum of 6 years underwriting experience, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's Degree. The salary range is $145,000 to $160,000 annually, with potential bonuses and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and a retirement savings plan. This position fosters a collaborative and accountability-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience underwriting Inland Marine insurance products.
• Ability to effectively interact with all customer levels.
• Proven marketing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Inland Marine within the appetite developed by our team.
• Manage the assigned portfolio to achieve gross written premium and profitability.
• Communicate and collaborate across disciplines to establish relationships.

Skills

Customer interaction

Marketing and negotiation

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Ascot Group is a leading specialty risk underwriting organization dedicated to providing world‑class service and bespoke products to secure clients’ financial futures.

Position Overview

The Underwriting Specialist, Inland Marine will drive profitable growth with retail and wholesale brokers, collaborating with the broader Marine team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Inland Marine within the appetite developed by our team.
• Independently select risks, evaluate, and recommend program structure, services, and pricing to achieve a balanced portfolio and long‑term profitability.
• Establish and maintain business relationships to develop new opportunities, visit insureds and brokers/producers, and support the producer and territory management plan.
• Review engineering information to assess risk quality and compliance, and initiate loss‑prevention actions.
• Adhere to CAT guidelines and underwriting discipline to minimize exposure and appropriately price.
• Manage the assigned portfolio to achieve gross written premium, profitability, rate, retention, product mix, new business, and portfolio management goals.
• Evaluate reinsurance requirements and implement appropriate action.
• Communicate and collaborate across disciplines to establish and maintain relationships for organizational and policyholder success.
• Share underwriting expertise with underwriters at all levels.
• Commit to The Ascot Way: embody the culture in daily interactions, fostering engagement, development, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience underwriting Inland Marine insurance products.
• Ability to effectively interact with all customer levels and collaborate with a team of underwriters, claims, and loss control.
• Proven marketing and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills.
• Highly collaborative.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Compensation

The annualized base pay range for this role is $145,000 – $160,000. Actual base pay may vary based on experience, subject‑matter expertise, and skills. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and discretionary compensation awarded by the Company.

Company Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program).

Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (including state/local paid leave where required), Short‑term Disability, Long‑term Disability, Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non‑Primary Caregiver.

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k).