Underwriting Specialist, General Liability

3 weeks ago


Hartford, Connecticut, United States Ascot Group Full time

Job Title: Underwriting Specialist, General Liability

Job Summary:

Ascot Group is seeking an experienced Underwriting Specialist to join our Portfolio Solutions division. The successful candidate will have extensive General Liability & Auto experience and will play a pivotal role in assessing and managing risk for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the filings and Ratings update to ensure policies are correctly loaded in Ascot Systems
  • Oversee General Liability referrals both from Captive / Alternative risk as well as MGA delegated Underwriting referrals from various internal risk staff
  • Expand portfolio of business by enhancing the General Liability and Automobile Coverage capabilities based on new developments in the market
  • Help provide superior production and service to brokers and clients by liaising directly with individual Captive consultants and Program Managers to create visibility through consistent efficient engagement with trading partners, particularly on form changes and referrals
  • Stay current on competition, underwriting environment, and market conditions and ensure that our coverage forms, rating plans and overall offerings remain in line with the market and current regulations

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 7 years relevant casualty underwriting experience
  • Prior experience with Workers' Compensation, General Liability (essential) (and umbrella) and Commercial Auto (ideal)
  • Advanced knowledge of underwriting rating concepts, practices, forms and procedures
  • In-depth technical knowledge of General Liability and Automobile insurance coverage and pricing across a variety of classes
  • Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent Communication skills, in liaising with various internal and external partners
  • Some experience integrating forms/states requirements in underwriting systems

Compensation:

The annualized base pay range for this role is: $140,000 - $175,000

The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more

Leave Benefits:

Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g. Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)

Retirement Benefits:

Contributory Savings Plan (401k)



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