Senior Underwriter

AmTrust Financial Services•Dallas, TX

23h

About The Position

The Senior Underwriter administers underwriting agencies within an assigned territory and completes work in compliance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards. The role requires maintaining an understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values and upholding the organization’s standards. The successful candidate will help drive new business opportunities in their territory. The position involves evaluating and pricing risks, developing agency and client relationships, and collaborating with underwriting, sales, support teams, and territory management. The Senior Underwriter also contributes to territory business planning, industry engagement, and the delivery of timely, professional service to internal and external clients.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience and expert technical knowledge of workers compensation, commercial property, casualty, automobile, and umbrella insurance coverage, risk selection, methods, and pricing.
At least 5 years of commercial lines property and casualty experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to travel, including overnight stays, within the assigned territory as needed.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make informed, calculated decisions.

Nice To Haves

CPCU, AU, CIC, or other industry designations.
Ability to train, coach, and mentor individuals of varied backgrounds within the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

Write a profitable book of business through sound risk analysis, pricing, and servicing.
Maintain compliance with state filings and follow corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Operate within written authority and make referrals to management and Home Office Underwriting when required.
Collaborate with Underwriting, Sales, and support teams.
Partner with Territory Management to develop and implement the territory business plan and share accountability for meeting goals.
Help develop, manage, and maintain outside client relationships, including limited travel within the territory to meet assigned agencies and related organizations.
Participate in industry events as required, including agency or association conventions.
Communicate and provide service to external clients and internal staff in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
Provide support staff with information and guidance needed to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
Assist in gathering and communicating competitive information.
Maintain current knowledge of market trends and demands.
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.