Excess & Surplus – Property Underwriter for Contract Binding

Cincinnati Financial

7d•$75,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

CSU Producer Resources Inc. seeks an experienced Excess and Surplus Lines property underwriter for its contract binding division. This role will work closely with underwriting, agents/producers, actuarial and loss control to maximize the profitable growth potential in this space. If the candidate is not located in proximity to our Headquarters in Fairfield, OH, this role would be a remote position.

Requirements

proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
strong organizational skills
developed verbal and written communication skills
a strategic thinking mindset with a professional business acumen
five or more years of commercial lines property underwriting experience with an emphasis on higher hazard or unique commercial property risks
a bachelor’s degree (or commensurate work experience)
experience with individual risk selection, pricing and portfolio management

Nice To Haves

previous experience underwriting coastal CAT property
an ASLI or CPCU designation

Responsibilities

underwrite, price and negotiate individual excess and surplus commercial property risks to determine risk acceptability, pricing, coverages, terms and conditions within company guidelines
analyze loss control reports, loss experience and other underwriting tools and resources to make informed individual risk selections
develop and maintain new and existing relationships with producers and agencies
work with internal department staff on the development, refresh and/or maintenance of property line coverage forms, rating methodology and underwriting guidelines
monitor product results to develop ideas and marketing plans to increase productivity and profitability
maintain high service standards and conduct marketing visits in conjunction with underwriters and admitted lines counterparts
work collaboratively and independently with a high level of authority and judgment
collaborate with relevant underwriting teams to ensure proper placement of risks and communication on market and agency trends
evaluate competitive intelligence and emerging trends to proactively recommend product property product solutions
drive select product initiatives from concept through implementation, with increasing ownership over time
monitor production results, rate adequacy and profitability of property book