Sr. Underwriter OR AVP - Excess Liability

Skyward Specialty

1d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for underwriting new/renewal general liability accounts at a profitable level and managing the relationships involved to ensure the alignment with overall company goals. Participate in the training and development of underwriting team members. Collaborate with team members to improve decision making, risk selection, terms, product and workflow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
6+ years’ experience in casualty underwriting required
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to assess risk, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw intelligent, valid conclusions and make decisions.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment to develop and manage a book of business that achieves corporate financial objectives.
Sound knowledge of general liability rating techniques and policy forms in a non-admitted carrier environment, including the value of coverage restrictions compared to price.
Ability to differentiate oneself based on service and risk appetite rather than price.

Nice To Haves

Insurance designations or certifications preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details

Responsibilities

Complete proper file documentation including loss analysis, exposures to loss, rate adequacy and use of available information.
Oversee all aspects of accounts, including risk selection, quoting, binding, issuance, file documentation, loss control report review, review of mid-term endorsements and renewals as well as billing, servicing, and claims, whether duties are to be performed by you or by others acting under your direction.
Develop and manage brokers including marketing visits and periodic review of loss results, submission activity, and productivity.
Assist in analyzing and developing new products, pricing, or coverage as needed.
Assist in analyzing loss trends.
Mentor less experienced team members.
Remain current on industry issues and insurance marketplace news that could impact the success of the company and the achievement of its goals and objectives.
Conduct underwriting file reviews on a rotating basis to confirm underwriters are operating within their delegated authority set forth by company guidelines and within confines of company reinsurance treaties.