Sr. Underwriter (Primary Casualty)

Palomar•Morris Plains, NJ

1d•$97,500 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter for our primary casualty lines. Successful candidates must be able to produce and manage a profitable book of business through the development of relationships with brokers and customers. You will use our proprietary software to help you achieve results and share your industry expertise with other underwriters on your team.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of current underwriting insurance experience
Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to apply underwriting/appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems
Able to quickly establish and build healthy working relationships, exceeds in mentoring relationships
Drives for results and takes initiative to help support the team
Ability to quickly learn and work in various technical platforms
CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred
Professional, analytical, and adaptable attitude
Ability to organize, self-prioritize, and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with demanding internal and external deadlines

Nice To Haves

Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

Responsibilities

Select, price, quote and review new & renewal business in accordance with company underwriting guidelines and experienced, underwriting judgment.
Independently work with assigned distribution channel to appropriately select risks, evaluate and recommend program structure, services and pricing to achieve a balanced portfolio and long-term profitability.
Establishes and maintains strong business relationships to develop new opportunities as well as visits brokers/ producers to retain existing accounts in support of the producer and territory management plan.
Be well versed in underwriting General Liability, Business Auto and Excess Liability for contractors and real estate risks.
Independently reviews underwriting information to assess risk quality and compliance within company guidelines.
Evaluates reinsurance requirements and implements appropriate action.
Leads the development and coaching of underwriting team, shares knowledge of industry specific specialty with underwriters of all levels and is seen as a technical underwriting resource.
Communicates and collaborates across disciplines to establish and maintain relationships to achieve organizational and policyholder success.
Actively continues to improve personal knowledge and practices of the insurance industry through work experience, in-house instruction, insurance specific designations (e.g. CPCU), industry courses, home office seminars and workshops, etc.