Executive Underwriter

James River Insurance • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The Executive Underwriter serves as the technical expert in a designated coverage, product or product line, mentoring and training less experienced staff. Selects, reviews, models, analyzes and underwrites the most complex submissions within the context of applying the division's underwriting guidelines and standards. Determines the proper terms and conditions for acceptable risks including rating the account to develop the appropriate premium. Responds to brokers when particular risks do not meet underwriting guidelines and offers alternative options and cross sell other products. Provides assistance to other team members including the management team in a variety of areas including referrals, identifying new opportunities and auditing of files.

Requirements

• 20+ years industry experience
• 15+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Specific experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related products.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Serve as the subject matter expert in a segment of the current and complementary division's product lines.
• May serve as the department liaison with the Regulatory Compliance and Actuarial departments.
• Handle most complex accounts, accurately assessing ineligible versus eligible accounts by using sound decision making and working within assigned underwriting authority.
• Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies.
• Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements.
• Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory as required.
• In coordination with the management team, participate in the development and execution of annual business plans for the division to include a profitable underwriting strategy.
• Assist the management team with training, mentoring and on-boarding of new employees.
• Assist the management team with writing and refining Underwriting and Pricing Guidelines in response to market conditions.
• Assist the management team in new product development efforts to include initiation, research and implementations of new products as well as product/process enhancements.
• Assist management team in conducting audit of files to ensure practices are implemented consistently.
• May act as first point of referral on accounts that fall outside of individual underwriter authority.
• May participate in division's program reviews.
• May act as company representative for cross-marketing opportunities.
• Other special projects/duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees