Specialist, Contract Underwriting - E&S/Specialty - Portfolio Underwriting & Optimization
Core
Specialist underwriter managing commercial E&S/Specialty portfolios, optimizing profitability through strategic book management, rate strategy implementation, and product enhancements.
Role type
Specialist, Contract Underwriting - E&S/Specialty - Portfolio Underwriting & Optimization
Builds
Commercial E&S/Specialty insurance portfolios and optimized product offerings
Domain
Insurance (Property & Casualty, Excess & Surplus Lines)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Commercial E&S P&C underwriting expertise, portfolio management, rate strategy execution, data analysis for book performance, reinsurance placement, product development, regulatory compliance, agency relationship management
Preferred skills
CPCU/CIC/AU/ARM/CPIW/CWIS/ASLI designations, experience with ISO resources, project management, technical writing
Technologies
Underwriting systems, reporting tools, industry publications
Responsibilities
Manage assigned LOB/segment for product, appetite, and pricing optimization; Ensure rate strategy implementation; Utilize data tools to identify trends and recommend profitability improvements; Collaborate with agencies on new product opportunities; Design and develop new forms and standalone product offerings; Provide recommendations for future audits based on portfolio trends; Participate in claims roundtables and agency visits to identify trends; Assist in managing Alternative Distribution book
Seniority
Specialist, hands-on IC