Underwriting Specialist, Western World
Core
Underwrite and manage a profitable portfolio of casualty & package business, including new and renewal submissions, serving wholesale distribution partners.
Role type
Senior E&S casualty underwriter
Builds
Casualty & package insurance products for middle market and larger accounts
Domain
Insurance / Property Casualty
Required skills
E&S Casualty underwriting, General Liability, Products liability, Excess Liability, risk selection, pricing decisions, negotiation, compliance, mentorship
Preferred skills
Commercial property coverages, wholesale brokerage relationships, CPCU/AU/ARM/ASLI designations, delegated underwriting authority
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Underwrite and manage a profitable portfolio of casualty & package business; Analyze exposures, loss history, financial information, and underwriting data to make sound risk selection and pricing decisions; Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and coverage structures with wholesale partners; Maintain underwriting authority while ensuring compliance with company guidelines, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements; Serve as the casualty subject matter expert for the division, providing guidance and technical support to less experienced underwriters; Partner with leadership to drive casualty growth initiatives and execute business strategies within targeted segments and industries; Help identify trends in production, retention, rate achievement, and loss performance, recommending actions to improve portfolio results; Build and strengthen relationships with key agency partners through regular engagement, joint business planning, and agency visits; Mentor and develop less experienced underwriters through coaching, training, and sharing of underwriting best practices; Monitor marketplace conditions, competitive activity, and emerging casualty exposures to identify growth opportunities and potential risks; Conduct agency visits and represent Western World at industry events and marketing functions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties