Senior Facultative Underwriter – Builders Risk

TransRe • New York, NY

1d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1977 we have delivered first class solutions to insurers worldwide, by combining global reach with local decision making. We have built customer & broker relationships on years of trust, experience and execution. Through our people, our products and our partnerships, we deliver the capacity and expertise necessary to contribute to the sustainable growth of prosperous communities worldwide. To do so, our colleagues work with: Integrity Work honestly, to enhance TransRe’s reputation Respect Value all colleagues. Collaborate actively. Performance We reward excellence. Be accountable, manage risk and deliver TransRe’s strengths Entrepreneurship Seize opportunities. Innovate for and with customers. Customer Focus Anticipate their priorities. Exceed their expectations. We have the following job opportunity in our New York City office: Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to establish and manage a new Builders Risk Facultative portfolio in the US. This role will regularly liaise with the underwriting team for Engineering & Builders Risk in London to focus on the technical underwriting and daily management of the global portfolio.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry
• Proven experience underwriting Builders Risk business with an emphasis on quota share placements for construction projects
• Experience managing an underwriting portfolio and familiarity with all types of construction project types (i.e. buildings, infrastructure & power generation)
• Ability to build and maintain strong broker relationships
• Ability to analyze and evaluate contract language and coverage afforded
• Ability to work autonomously with decision making authority as well as being a team player within a global unit
• Solid understanding of the cause-effect relationship of decisions and their impact on the business
• Strong interpersonal, communication, Excel and Word skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Selecting, pricing and underwriting facultative Builders Risk project business
• Demonstrating sound underwriting skills – determine appropriate coverage, terms, pricing, PML based on risk assessment and company guidelines
• Marketing brokers and clients across the US to establish a key distribution/relationship panel
• Representing TransRe in the US Builders Risk facultative market with brokers, cedents, and industry forums.
• Producing quarterly and annual reports as well as various departmental budgets
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for underwriting decisions
• Staying up to date on industry trends, construction practices, regulatory changes and policy form coverages

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, for this position, TransRe offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity.
• The anticipated annual base salary range in New York for this position, exclusive of benefits, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity is $150,000 – 200,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees