Senior Underwriter

Description:

We are seeking an individual who is intelligent, passionate and who is always striving towards excellence. Our expectations are for the teammate to be able to learn new products and have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels and disciplines. You should be comfortable working closely with actuaries, the Claims team and underwriters from across the broader team. Good data and file management skills are required. In addition, necessary character, relationship building and negotiating skills to help lead and further build a profitable book of business are of the utmost importance.

The successful candidate will be focused on a positive customer experience, while maintaining sound underwriting discipline. This position is a great fit for an Underwriter looking to expand their responsibilities and underwriting knowledge with an experienced and well-regarded team within a top global insurance company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day responsibilities include underwriting a wide variety of D&O and FI risks from multinational corporates to middle market risks, across a variety of industries and products. The role is in the D&O and Financial Institutions team. You will be responsible for managing a renewal book as well as expanding and developing new business opportunities and driving development of new products.
• Assisting leadership with strategy and portfolio management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity and profitability
• Develop and grow the D&O and FI books of business which includes primary and excess for various classes
• Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships
• Work closely with Claims, Actuarial and Legal teams to evaluate risk and provide solutions to customers.
• Maintain a profitable renewal book

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years Financial Lines underwriting experience, in D&O and/or Financial Institutions
• Strong underwriting acumen and experience and understanding of policy forms
• Existing broker and customer relationships, or the experience and ability to develop strong broker and customer relationships quickly.
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.
• Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communication and presentation experience
• Degree or equivalent education, and/or strong insurance qualifications.