Sr. E&S Property Underwriter

Strativis • Atlanta, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Property Underwriter will evaluate and underwrite complex commercial Excess & Surplus (E&S) property risks, balancing growth, profitability, and portfolio performance. The role covers new business and renewals and involves working closely with wholesale brokers to assess opportunities, structure coverage, and develop a profitable book of business.

The position has significant ownership of underwriting decisions across a portfolio that includes CAT-exposed and other complex property risks. The underwriter will build relationships with wholesale distribution partners and contribute to broader portfolio strategy and profitable growth.

This is an on-site position requiring four days per week in the office, with close collaboration with an experienced specialty underwriting team and broker partners.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of commercial property underwriting experience, ideally within the E&S or wholesale market.
• Strong knowledge of property underwriting fundamentals and CAT-exposed risks.
• Experience underwriting both new business and renewals.
• Established relationships with wholesale brokers and strong broker-facing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex risks and make disciplined underwriting decisions.
• Strong understanding of pricing, coverage, terms, conditions, and portfolio management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative underwriting environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and a demonstrated focus on profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal E&S property business, evaluating risk, exposure, pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Develop and manage a profitable book of business consistent with underwriting strategy and appetite.
• Analyze CAT exposures, property valuations, loss history, occupancy, construction, geography, and other key risk characteristics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers, serving as a knowledgeable and responsive underwriting partner.
• Structure coverage, negotiate terms, and exercise sound underwriting judgment on complex risks.
• Monitor portfolio performance and make informed decisions around pricing, capacity, and risk selection.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial, risk engineering, and other underwriting professionals.
• Stay current on market conditions, emerging exposures, CAT trends, and developments within the E&S property market.
• Contribute to broader portfolio strategy and identify opportunities for profitable growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed