Underwriting Consultant - Excess & Surplus (Remote)

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions•,

14h•$151,000 - $206,000•Remote

About The Position

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is seeking an Underwriting Consultant to join its U.S. Excess & Surplus Casualty team. This remote role partners with appointed wholesale brokers to profitably grow a portfolio of new and renewal E&S Casualty Primary and Supported Excess business. The underwriter identifies, solicits, analyzes, and selects high-hazard or complex liability accounts, with a focus on small- to mid-size accounts across a broad range of classes. The role also contributes to territory strategy and the growth and profitability of the business. Success depends on building and maintaining long-term relationships with wholesale brokers through responsiveness, technical expertise, and sound underwriting judgment. The consultant manages a portfolio, makes decisions within assigned authority, and follows underwriting guidelines while keeping files well documented. The role also contributes to underwriting strategy and guidelines and mentors less experienced underwriters. Travel is required as needed to meet brokers, attend industry events, and support business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
7–10 years of progressively more complex specialty lines underwriting experience.
Ability to demonstrate analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Clear, professional, and effective communication skills.
Ability to provide timely, responsive service to wholesale brokers, insureds, and internal business partners.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
Demonstrated underwriting quality, accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through on commitments.
Ability to travel as needed to meet wholesale brokers, attend industry events, and support business development.

Nice To Haves

Professional insurance designation, such as AICPCU or RPLU.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop profitable new and renewal Primary Casualty and Supported Excess business within the company’s E&S Casualty appetite using risk analysis, product knowledge, market awareness, and underwriting judgment.
Manage a portfolio of small- to mid-size accounts and execute portfolio strategies while meeting financial performance objectives for written premium, retention, rate, and profitability.
Assess exposures, coverages, jurisdictional and regulatory considerations, and accept, decline, or modify risks within assigned authority.
Maintain well-documented files and adhere to underwriting guidelines and assigned authority.
Partner with wholesale brokers to understand client needs, communicate the company’s E&S Casualty appetite, and generate quality submissions aligned with underwriting strategy.
Maintain active relationships with key wholesale broker partners through regular communication, meetings, and market visits.
Monitor E&S Casualty market conditions, competitor activity, coverage developments, and regulatory and legal trends.
Help shape underwriting strategy and guidelines.
Mentor and coach less experienced underwriters.
Travel as needed to meet wholesale brokers, attend industry events, and support business development.