Underwriter II

AmTrust Financial Services•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Underwriter II administers underwriting and servicing of new and renewal accounts for assigned brokers within a territory, in compliance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards. The role supports profitable business through risk analysis, pricing, account servicing, and broker relationship development. The position can be based at any AmTrust office and requires working in the office four days per week. Travel within the assigned territory or to the Home Office may be required up to 20–40% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent years of industry experience.
At least 5 years of Workers’ Compensation experience.
Demonstrated experience with Excess Workers’ Compensation pricing and coverage.
Ability to interpret and analyze data and make informed, calculated risk decisions on individual or group accounts.
Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning.
Ability to train, coach, and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within the area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Commercial lines property and casualty experience.
CPCU, AIS, or CIC designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Solicit, underwrite, and retain a profitable book of business through risk analysis, pricing, and servicing.
Maintain compliance with state filings and corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines, including file management and documentation.
Operate within written authority and refer matters to Management as required.
Collaborate with the territory team and keep peers and Management informed about issues, activity, and competitive information.
Work with internal and external sales and marketing teams to develop broker relationships and share accountability for team goals.
Educate brokers on underwriting appetite to attract profitable business in the assigned territory.
Travel within the territory to meet prospective and current brokers and policyholders and develop business relationships as needed.
Plan and participate in industry events, including broker or association conventions, as required.
Provide professional, timely, and courteous communication and service to external clients and cross-departmental staff to resolve policyholder and broker issues.
Provide operations staff with information and guidance needed to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
Gather and share competitive information and stay current with market trends and demands.
Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.