Underwriter - Unsupported Excess Casualty

Paragon Insurance Holdings•Avon, CT

14h•Remote

About The Position

Paragon Excess and Surplus offers Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds with limited distribution to the wholesale brokerage market. Underwriting teams are based throughout the United States. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, products and many more. This role will work Remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
3 - 5 years of E&S Casualty Underwriting experience preferred.
Strong existing marketing relationships within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.
Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes, and able to handle complex accounts.
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong insured and broker contacts.
Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others.
Travel is estimated at 25%.

Responsibilities

Handling an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region.
Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and generating new opportunities by building and maintaining strong broker relationships.
Working independently, you will be granted underwriting authority based on experience level.
Cultivating key broker relationships in the regions to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.
Cross-marketing with other Paragon lines; meeting with brokers and insureds as required.