Underwriter, E&S Casualty

Ascot Group•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group, a leading specialty risk underwriting organization. Ascot operates through a global ecosystem of interconnected platforms, united by a common mission: One Ascot. The company values a talented team that thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, emphasizing underwriting excellence, integrity, and innovation. The Ascot Way guides the company's operations, encouraging collaboration across underwriting platforms to creatively deploy capital through a Client Centric, Risk Centric, and Technology Centric approach. Ascot is built for resilience, aiming to maximize client financial security with bespoke products and world-class service. The company's purpose is to solve for clients' brightest tomorrow through agility, collaboration, resilience, and discipline. The position of Underwriter, E&S Casualty is for an experienced, growth-oriented individual with wholesale broker relationships and expertise in E&S Casualty risks. The Senior Underwriter, E&S Casualty will engage frequently with wholesale brokers to provide coverage for new and renewal businesses, tailoring solutions to customer needs. This role involves collaborating with internal and external partners to find insurance solutions, reinforcing the E&S Casualty appetite and strategy through a strong customer focus. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making abilities, attention to detail, relationship-building skills, a results-driven mindset, and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 4 years of underwriting experience in the P&C insurance industry experience, with General Liability and Excess Liability preferred.
Deep knowledge of insurance products, insurance regulations and the insurance industry.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational, desk management and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be positive, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Possess strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
Solution oriented team player with a strong relationship management skill set working with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel 10-15%.

Nice To Haves

ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Grow and maintain a profitable book of business through execution of individual risk underwriting and adherence to the strategic plan of the unit.
Underwrite and negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
Work independently within delegated underwriting authority and make referrals as required.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with peers, leaders and internal partners across functional areas to identify cross-selling opportunities, assist in product development and operational excellence.
Foster and maintain external relationships with wholesale brokers in an effort to market and sell Ascot’s products.
Provide superior service to brokers and clients and create visibility through consistent engagement with trading partners.
Stay current on competition, underwriting environment, market conditions and share that knowledge with colleagues and leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Commit to The Ascot Way: Embody The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.

Benefits

Medical (including prescription coverage)
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Commuter Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
AD&D
Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Paid holidays
Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required)
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
Contributory Savings Plan (401k)