Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Hamilton•Richmond, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hamilton Select is looking for an underwriter to join our Excess Casualty team, underwriting a wide array of supported and unsupported excess over General Liability, Employer’s Liability, Automobile Liability, Liquor Liability, incidental Foreign Liability, OCPs, and other coverages for small to medium-sized entities. We prefer to base the position in Richmond, VA, but we will consider a remote working location for appropriately qualified candidates. Hamilton Select is our US excess and surplus lines insurer based in Richmond, Virginia underwriting hard-to-place accounts in the small and middle-market space through an appointed wholesale broker network.

Requirements

Proven underwriting experience specializing in Excess Casualty
Deep technical knowledge of casualty and other liability lines of insurance
Existing relationships within the wholesale broker community and the demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
Strong internal and external communication skills, both verbal and written
Keen attention to detail, sharp analytical competence, and advanced problem-solving skills
Acute focus on customer service to meet and exceed our best-in-class service aspirations
Ability to travel from time to time to promote our corporate interests
You must act with integrity
You must act with due skill, care and diligence
You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
You must observe proper standards of market conduct
You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required, with commensurate work experience considered
CPCU designation or other industry coursework preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Underwrite challenging and complex new and renewal submissions within underwriting guidelines and make sound risk decisions that balance our growth and profitability targets.
Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with our coverage-focused underwriting strategies.
Market our insurance products through various communications channels and occasional business travel.
Develop mutually beneficial partnerships and nurture relationships with our appointed wholesale brokers.
Monitor key metrics and ratios with an eye on efficiency and profitability.
Assist in training and mentoring of less experienced employees.
Participate in special projects and corporate initiatives.