Senior/Executive Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Hamilton • Richmond, VA

106d

About The Position

Hamilton Select is looking for an experienced underwriter to join our Excess Casualty team, underwriting a wide array of supported and unsupported excess over General Liability, Employer’s Liability, Automobile Liability, Liquor Liability, incidental Foreign Liability, OCPs, and other coverages for small to medium-sized entities. We prefer to base the position in Richmond, VA, but we will consider a remote working location for appropriately qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Proven underwriting experience specializing in Excess Casualty
• Deep technical knowledge of casualty and other liability lines of insurance
• Existing relationships within the wholesale broker community and the demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
• Strong internal and external communication skills, both verbal and written
• Keen attention to detail, sharp analytical competence, and advanced problem-solving skills
• Acute focus on customer service to meet and exceed our best-in-class service aspirations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required, with commensurate work experience considered
• CPCU designation or other industry coursework preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel from time to time to promote our corporate interests

Nice To Haves

• CPCU designation or other industry coursework preferred

Responsibilities

• Underwrite challenging and complex new and renewal submissions within underwriting guidelines and make sound risk decisions that balance our growth and profitability targets
• Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with our coverage-focused underwriting strategies
• Market our insurance products through various communications channels and occasional business travel
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships and nurture relationships with our appointed wholesale brokers
• Monitor key metrics and ratios with an eye on efficiency and profitability
• Assist in training and mentoring of less experienced employees
• Participate in special projects and corporate initiatives

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Matching 401K plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Generous time off (including parental leave)
• Continued support for professional development
• Gym subsidy
• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees