Excess & Surplus - Underwriter

Cincinnati Financial•Pittsburgh, PA

4h•$75,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company has an immediate opening for an experienced excess and surplus lines underwriter in Pennsylvania. The candidate is required to reside within this territory or in proximity to our Fairfield, OH Headquarters. The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $140,000 annually. The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

property and casualty underwriting experience
proficient use of Microsoft® Word, Excel and Outlook
strong interpersonal skills
organizational and time management skills
strong decision-making, analytical, and negotiating abilities
desire to build relationships and listen effectively
ability to develop positive working relationships with team members and agents by working to find possible solutions that are beneficial to all
skilled use of verbal communication to explain, negotiate and present information and an understanding of when to use verbal or written
a valid driver’s license
5+ years of experience working with commercial lines property and casualty products is required

Nice To Haves

prior excess and surplus casualty underwriting experience with a carrier, broker, or MGA is preferred
ASLI or CPCU designations preferred
candidates with a carrier background will be given preference

Responsibilities

working in partnership with producers and an assigned underwriting assistant to solicit, underwrite and price new and renewal surplus lines commercial property and casualty business
determine individual risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms and conditions
develop, analyze and evaluate information and exposures for complex risks
achieve production and loss ratio goals within assigned regional territory
work independently with a high level of authority and judgment
determine need for and secure appropriate reinsurance on individual accounts
mentor and train underwriters and underwriting assistants
develop successful business relationships with producers and reinsurers
research new products and coverage forms
travel within assigned territory which may include some overnight stays