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Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

New York, New York, United StatesFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Evaluates project plans, budgets, construction schedules, valuations, contracts, loss history, site conditions, catastrophe exposures, contractor experience, and risk-control measures to determine appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and pricing for commercial, residential, infrastructure, renovation, and specialty construction projects.

Role type

Senior individual contributor underwriter (construction/Builders' Risk)

Builds

Commercial, residential, infrastructure, renovation, and specialty construction insurance policies

Domain

Insurance / Construction / Risk Management

Required skills

Evaluating project plans and budgets, Analyzing construction schedules, Assessing site conditions and catastrophe exposures, Determining coverage terms and pricing, Monitoring evolving project exposures, Mentoring junior underwriters, Analyzing portfolio performance, Communicating underwriting trends and recommendations

Preferred skills

CPCU designation, Proven analytical ability, Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative underwriting tools, Experience with underwriting and administrative processes/workflows, Track record of developing profitable business

Technologies

Qualitative and quantitative underwriting tools

Responsibilities

Evaluates project plans, budgets, construction schedules, valuations, contracts, loss history, site conditions, catastrophe exposures, contractor experience, and risk-control measures. Determines appropriate coverage terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and pricing for commercial, residential, infrastructure, renovation, and specialty construction projects. Monitors evolving project exposures, including construction delays, changes in scope or values, occupancy transitions, fire, theft, water damage, windstorm, flood, earthquake, collapse, and other Builders' Risk loss drivers. Collaborates with UW Support, Claims, Actuarial, Risk Engineering, Product, Legal, and Directors of Underwriting in GRS North America; contributes to product, process, and underwriting tool improvements. Mentors junior underwriters and new hires, analyzes portfolio performance, and communicates emerging construction and Builders' Risk trends, underwriting recommendations, and opportunities for profitable growth.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities