Executive Underwriter

Executive Underwriter (Excess Casualty) page is loaded## Executive Underwriter (Excess Casualty)locations: Remote - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 22 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100895Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our internal and external communities better everyday**Position Overview**The Executive Underwriter Excess Casualty will play a critical role in building ICW Specialty's Excess Casualty presence within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) marketplace. Focused exclusively on wholesale distribution, this underwriter will be responsible for developing and maintaining broker relationships, driving profitable growth, and underwriting complex casualty risks with precision and discipline. This individual will combine technical underwriting expertise with strong market presence, acting as both a production driver and trusted advisor to wholesale partners. Success will be measured by the ability to deliver profitable new business, maintain underwriting discipline, and strengthen ICW's reputation and competitive advantage as a reliable and innovative E&S Excess Casualty carrier.**Key Responsibilities*****Underwriting Execution**** Underwrite and price Excess Casualty deals in accordance with ICW Specialty's guidelines, appetite, and profitability goals.* Evaluate complex risks, policy forms, and coverage structures across industries.* Manage underwriting workflow, from initial submission to quote, bind, and policy issuance.* Ensure compliance with underwriting governance, audits, and regulatory requirements.***Production & Broker Engagement**** Build, maintain, and expand relationships with wholesale brokers across key territories.* Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for wholesale partners, delivering responsive service and tailored solutions.* Collaborate with distribution leadership to identify high-value broker partnerships and geographic growth opportunities.* Represent ICW Specialty at broker meetings, industry events, and conferences, promoting the company's brand and market presence.* Continually evaluates and executes the ICW value proposition when soliciting and developing excess casualty opportunities.***Portfolio Contribution**** Manage a personal book of business with accountability for profitability and growth. Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.* Contribute to portfolio balance across industry segments, attachment points, and geographic distribution.* Partner with actuarial and product leadership teams to ensure adequate pricing, risk selection, and capacity deployment.***Collaboration & Culture**** Work closely with underwriting assistants, operations, and other underwriters to ensure efficiency and consistency.* Share market insights and competitive intelligence with leadership to refine strategy and appetite.* Model ICW's cultural values of collaboration, accountability, inclusivity, and growth mindset.* Mentor junior underwriters and colleagues, contributing to team learning and development.***Experience & Expertise**** Bachelors degree required.* Minimum 7-10 years of underwriting experience, with at least 5 years focused on Excess Casualty within the E&S marketplace.* Insurance certifications, i.e. CPCU, highly desired.* Deep knowledge of wholesale broker distribution and strong existing broker relationships.* Proven track record of profitably underwriting complex casualty risks across middle market and large account segments.* Strong technical skills in coverage, forms, and risk analysis.* Familiarity with reinsurance structures and their impact on underwriting strategy.***Leadership & Cultural Fit**** Production-Oriented: Balances underwriting discipline with a proactive sales mindset.* Broker-Focused: Builds trust and long-term partnerships within the wholesale channel.* Accountable: Owns decisions and outcomes with integrity and transparency.* Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and functions to achieve collective success.* Innovative: Identifies creative solutions to complex risks and evolving client needs.* Growth Mindset: Committed to continuous improvement and learning in a dynamic market.#LI-DS1#LI-RemoteThe current range for this position is$152,611.77 - $273,178.28This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work.- Challenging work and the ability to make a difference - You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging - We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match - Bonus potential for all positions - Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year) - 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year*ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.*___________________**Job Category**UnderwritingAt ICW Group we offer a work environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and celebrates success. Our team members are hands-on contributors who are given the opportunity to make an impact. It's our people who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. #J-18808-Ljbffr