AmTrust Financial Services - Chicago, IL

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

AmTrust E&S Insurance Services, a member of the AmTrust group of companies, is searching for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Underwriter to join the E&S Property team. The Senior Underwriter will have frequent interactions with wholesale brokers in providing coverage for new and renewal business based on customer's needs. The ideal candidate will work in a team environment, demonstrate a strong customer focus that will reinforce the department's appetite and strategy. This candidate will possess strong decision-making skills, be detail-oriented, able to build & sustain broker relationships, be results-driven, and have a track record of working in a fast-paced environment. In this role, the Senior Underwriter will help develop and maintain an E&S Property portfolio by communicating, executing, and producing within the department's business plan. They will analyze, review, and negotiate policy terms and conditions that align with the department's underwriting guidelines. The Senior Underwriter will underwrite targeted new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insureds' (or prospective insureds') loss history, exposures, and other pertinent information. Additionally, they will contribute to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus, and broker intelligence. The role also involves performing related duties such as report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the product line unit. Furthermore, seeking out and developing new relationships with wholesale brokers will be a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Help develop and maintain an E&S Property portfolio by communicating, executing, and producing within the departments business plan.
  • Analyze, review and negotiate policy terms and conditions that are in line with the departments underwriting guidelines.
  • Underwrite targeted new and renewal business by reviewing and analyzing insureds (or prospective insureds) loss history, exposures, and other pertinent information.
  • Contribute to the development of marketing plans, product analysis, services, geographic focus and broker intelligence.
  • Perform related duties as requested to include report preparation, presentations, and special projects to assist in ensuring the success of the product line unit.
  • Seek out and develop new relationships with wholesale brokers.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience in the wholesale E&S underwriting space with established broker relationships.
  • Portfolio management mindset with focus on balance and diversification, while continually seeking to identify emerging trends and opportunities to help deliver long-term underwriting profit.
  • Strong knowledge of E&S property insurance products, coverages, and underwriting principles.
  • Have knowledge of insurance policies, regulations, and trends.
  • Builder and growth mindset.
  • Excellent presentation skills and accustomed to interacting both in-person or virtually with various external stakeholders and trading partners.
  • Ability to influence and persuade through advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental Plans
  • Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
  • Health Care Flexible Spending
  • Dependent Care
  • 401k Savings Plans
  • Paid Time Off
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