Underwriter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial excess and surplus lines property underwriting experience.
• Solid understanding of property coverage forms, risk assessment tools, and underwriting methodologies.
• Experience with catastrophe-exposed business; familiarity with CAT modeling.
• Track record of managing a profitable book of business and balancing portfolio goals.
• Ability to travel 10-15%
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with proven success in broker relationship management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining exceptional service standards.
• Bachelor’s degree; professional designations such as CPCU, AU, or ASLI are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze, and underwrite diverse commercial property risks within established authority levels, ensuring adherence to Atain’s underwriting philosophy and standards.
• Assess exposure, coverage requirements, risk characteristics, CAT model outputs, and financial data to develop appropriate pricing and terms.
• Maintain a profitable and diversified portfolio by managing aggregation, monitoring performance, and adjusting underwriting strategies based on emerging trends and results.
• Identify opportunities for growth while maintaining underwriting discipline to ensure long‑term profitability.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain productive relationships with wholesale broker partners across the country.
• Negotiate pricing, coverage, and terms with brokers to achieve competitive yet profitable outcomes.
• Deliver prompt, professional, and high‑quality service in a fast-paced environment, meeting or exceeding service standards and response expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Health benefits & 401K with employer match
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations.
• Many opportunities for career advancement