Underwriter I

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Underwriter I administers underwriting and servicing of new and renewal accounts for agents and producers assigned within Specialty Verticals, in accordance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards. The role requires maintaining an understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values and upholding the organization’s standards. The Underwriter works with the vertical team and Vertical Management to develop and carry out business plans, maintain client relationships, and provide timely, professional service to external clients and internal staff. The position may involve travel within the assigned territory and to the Home Office as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
1–3 years of workers’ compensation experience.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within the assigned territory and to the Home Office as required.

Nice To Haves

CPCU or CIC designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience with commercial casualty, property, automobile, and umbrella insurance coverage, risk selection methods, and pricing.
Ability to interpret and analyze data and make informed, calculated risk decisions.
Respect for confidential information.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Write and retain a profitable book of business through risk analysis, pricing, and servicing.
Maintain compliance with state filings and corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Operate within the written authority grant and refer matters to Vertical Management as required.
Collaborate closely with the vertical team and keep peers and Vertical Management informed of issues and activity.
Develop and implement the vertical business plan in collaboration with Vertical Management, sharing accountability for meeting vertical goals.
Collaborate with the team to develop, manage, and maintain outside client relationships, which may include travel within the territory to meet agents and producers.
Provide professional, timely, and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross-departmental staff to resolve issues involving policyholders and vertical producers.
Keep current with market trends and demands.
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.