Sr. A&E Underwriting Professional

Allied World Assurance Company•New York, NY

10d•$150,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The AVP will be proficient in evaluating, analyzing and determining the appropriate terms and conditions for the various products within the A&E Division. This will include A&E, Contractors, Project placements and Excess placements on all lines. The position will focus, in part, on facilitating and developing producer and insured contacts specific to Architects and Engineers within the ENR 500 group.

Requirements

7+ years Professional liability underwriting experience, or equivalent broker experience
Experience in architects and engineers (A/E) exposure analysis, Contractors exposure analysis, project specific professional liability placements and a working knowledge of A/E/Contractors specialty producers and brokers
Solid communication skills, computer skills, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Insurance certification preferred (CPCU or RPLU)

Responsibilities

Review and analyze underwriting submissions
Establish a network of market contacts and act as the lead marketer of A&E and Construction Professional in your territory
Underwrite to appropriate terms and conditions following the Company business strategy to quote selected risks
Present accounts to customers
Price and analyze coverage, structure and exposures
Authorize quotes/binders/invoices as appropriate
Attend client/broker meetings as applicable
Negotiate with brokers and clients for new and renewal business
Assist in the development and formulation of data/reports as needed
Ensure that underwriting pricing and discipline are followed to meet profitability goals, complying with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures
Attend underwriting audits as needed
Liaise with brokers, internal auditors and Claims, Accounting, IT and Legal departments as appropriate
Attend important industry conferences and seminars as appropriate