Senior Underwriter, Products Liability & Contractors

Hamilton•Richmond, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hamilton Select is looking for an experienced underwriter to join our Products Liability & Contractors team, underwriting a wide array of general, trade and specialty contractors as well as products manufacturers, importers, and distributors. We prefer to base the position in Richmond, VA, but we will consider a remote working location for appropriately qualified candidates. Hamilton Select, a subsidiary of Hamilton Insurance Group, LTD, is an Excess and Surplus Lines (E&S) insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Hamilton Select writes hard-to-place and distressed accounts in the small and middle-market space through an appointed wholesale broker network.

Requirements

Demonstrable underwriting experience specializing in Products Liability or Contractors
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
Ability to travel from time to time to promote our corporate interests
You must act with integrity
You must act with due skill, care and diligence
You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
You must observe proper standards of market conduct
You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required, with commensurate work experience considered
CPCU designation or other industry coursework preferred, but not required

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