Sr. Underwriter – Professional Liability

Upland Capital Group•Dallas, TX

4h•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Upland Capital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualty insurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurance carrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwrites and services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excess transportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary general liability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions as well as excess cyber liability. We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.” As an Excess and Surplus (E&S) carrier, we face unique and interesting challenges every day. We are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our Professional Liability FP&A team. Primary Function: The role of a Sr. Underwriter is to evaluate and write new and renewal policies within a designated letter of authority. The individual will underwrite a broad range of classes of business of Miscellaneous Professional Liability. This will be predominately wholesale driven business. In addition to developing broker relationships, this role also serves as a mentor to other underwriters and associate underwriters.

Requirements

5+ years wholesale Underwriting experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical and negotiating skills
Ability to analyze data needed in making business decisions and build strong business cases
Ability to prioritize work based on level of urgency
Team player with ability to work independently and in fast paced environment
Detail oriented with ability to work independently and as a group
Ability to travel 10-20% of time to corporate office (if remote) and broker sites or required by management

Responsibilities

Operates within defined level of authority
Ensure accuracy when comparing submissions against Underwriting guidelines
Executes on production responsibilities & pricing strategy while maintaining underwriting discipline
Properly structure policies with appropriate terms & conditions
Leverage knowledge of market conditions and competitive landscape in the Underwriting process
Responsible for cultivating, developing, and maintaining broker relationships
Provides assistance when required during internal audits & reinsurance agreements
Mentor peers of less tenure and assist them in their marketing strategies
Market to a designated region
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Continuing education and pursuing designations
Team player with ability to work independently and in fast paced environment
Detail oriented with ability to work independently and as a group