Executive Liability Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States AmTrust Financial Services Inc. Full time

The Specialty Casualty underwriting department at AmTrust Financial Services Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Executive Liability Underwriter to join its growing team.

This role requires advanced risk assessment skills with a minimum of 15 years industry experience, 10+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge for higher-hazard, complex risks, with a focus on construction, products liability, hospitality and distressed premises.

The successful candidate will be responsible for new business development, risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and contract negotiation in order to maintain and develop a profitable portfolio of non-admitted primary and excess liability risks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop risk pricing by analyzing exposures, claims experience, utilizing pricing tools and worksheets, comparison to similar risks, as well as experience in underwriting exposures pertaining to individual risks, for new accounts within assigned portfolio and authority level.
  • Consistently achieve budgeted financial results (premium, loss ratio, retention, commissions, pricing, new business, premium collection, and expense management) as established for individual portfolios.
  • Remain current on legal and regulatory changes, claim development and emerging exposures/issues to contribute to unit product development and portfolio decisions.
  • Collaborate with Underwriting, Legal and Claims to drive product development strategies and initiatives supporting business objectives and ensuring product modernity/competitiveness.
  • Identify and take corrective action and/or collaborate with the appropriate area within the organization based on individual risk characteristics identified through broker reviews, large loss analysis, risk control, etc.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years industry experience, 10+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge for higher-hazard, complex risks, with a focus on construction, products liability, hospitality and distressed premises risks.
  • CPCU or other related Insurance Designation(s) preferred.
  • Knowledge of commercial Excess and Surplus lines risk, classification, pricing and coverage options with adherence to applicable statutory compliance issues and corporate guidelines.
  • Advanced analytical skills to interpret business information drawn from multiple sources to take critical account decisions regarding quality of risk.
  • Strong computer skills (Excel|Word|SharePoint) with demonstrated high accuracy output.
  • Ability and desire to travel up to 25% of the time within the assigned territory.

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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