Underwriter Trainee/Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Allied World•New York, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Underwriter, General Casualty, is responsible for supporting a book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of their portfolio of business, adhering to proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and assisting in the servicing of existing and potential clients.

Requirements

University degree
2+ years experience in General Casualty underwriting
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills
Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks
Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours as required
Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits throughout the assigned region

Nice To Haves

CPCU designation, or other applicable insurance designations desired

Responsibilities

Execute the business plan for the development, management, and expansion of a portfolio of accounts
Prioritize and evaluate submissions in order to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives
Perform underwriting analysis in accordance with Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines
Develop and recommend account pricing / structure / terms & conditions and review these in conjunction with underwriting staff
Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline, comply with underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures, and perform and document referrals
Maintain underwriting files in a concise manner that is consistent with company best practices
Delegate and supervise tasks with Account Coordinators
Specialized focus on marketing to brokers within an assigned territory
Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable
Attend important industry conferences and seminars as appropriate
Liaise with brokers, internal auditors and Claims, Accounting, IT and Legal departments as appropriate
Reporting to underwriting manager regarding submissions and current portfolio content