Executive Underwriter

4 weeks ago


Richmond, United States James River Management Company Full time

Executive Underwriter (Excess Casualty) Location: Raleigh, NC, USA * Richmond, VA, USA * Scottsdale, AZ, USA * Virtual Req #11 Friday, January 5, 2024 Come grow with James River Insurance James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs. At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards. James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in three specialty property-casualty insurance and reinsurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines, Specialty Admitted Insurance and Casualty Reinsurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Job Summary: The Executive Underwriter serves as the technical expert in a designated coverage, product or product line, mentoring and training less experienced staff. Selects, reviews, models, analyzes and underwrites the most complex submissions within the context of applying the division's underwriting guidelines and standards. Determines the proper terms and conditions for acceptable risks including rating the account to develop the appropriate premium. Responds to brokers when particular risks do not meet underwriting guidelines and offers alternative options and cross sell other products. Provides assistance to other team members including the management team in a variety of areas including referrals, identifying new opportunities and auditing of files. Duties and Responsibilities: Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service Serve as the subject matter expert in a segment of the current and complementary division's product lines. May serve as the department liaison with the Regulatory Compliance and Actuarial departments. Handle most complex accounts, accurately assessing ineligible versus eligible accounts by using sound decision making and working within assigned underwriting authority. Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies. Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned. Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements. Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory as required. In coordination with the management team, participate in the development and execution of annual business plans for the division to include a profitable underwriting strategy. Assist the management team with training, mentoring and on-boarding of new employees. Assist the management team with writing and refining Underwriting and Pricing Guidelines in response to market conditions. Assist the management team in new product development efforts to include initiation, research and implementations of new products as well as product/process enhancements. Assist management team in conducting audit of files to ensure practices are implemented consistently. May act as first point of referral on accounts that fall outside of individual underwriter authority. May participate in division's program reviews. May act as company representative for cross-marketing opportunities. Other special projects/duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts. Ability to effectively assess risk. Extensive knowledge of pricing and rating techniques as well as loss sensitive programs. Extensive knowledge of forms and coverages. Extensive knowledge of other casualty lines of coverage. Thorough understanding of key exposures. Thorough understanding of facultative reinsurance to include knowledge of the available facultative markets and pricing. Ability to work independently and in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions provided, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices. Understanding of current market conditions, trends in competition and new product development. Ability to mentor and train others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High degree of personal initiative and self-motivation. Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of work. Solid customer service and relationship building skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching. Experience and Education: 20+ years industry experience, 15+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Specific experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related products. Professional designation is preferred. #LI-CM1 #LI-Remote Other details: Job Family: Underwriting Job Sub Family: Operations Pay Type: Salary #J-18808-Ljbffr



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