Regional Underwriting Manager

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States AmTrust Financial Full time
Overview:

AmTrust Financial Services is seeking an experienced Regional Underwriting Manager to join our team. As a key member of our underwriting division, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Management Liability Insurance in accordance with division guidelines, strategy, and profitability standards. Your primary focus will be on underwriting and managing new business development, renewals, risk analysis, and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing, and contract negotiation to maintain and develop a profitable portfolio.

This role requires strong risk assessment skills, with a minimum of 5 years of Management Liability lines underwriting experience and pricing knowledge for publicly traded and private financial institutions. Product lines include Directors & Officers, Professional liability, Fiduciary, Cyber, Employment Practices Liability, and FI Bond.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a solid flow of new business opportunities, identifying opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources. This includes direct responsibility for broker development and management within a book of business.
  • Underwrite renewals and identify cross-sell opportunities, implementing a 120-day strategy to ensure compliance and profitability of risks.
  • 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 and renewal 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting strategies and regulatory requirements.
  • Remain current on legal and regulatory changes and claim development in order to contribute to unit product development and portfolio decisions.
  • Provide responsive service to brokers by delivering timely and accurate quotes and endorsements.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of underwriting strategy for all product lines.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years underwriting and rating experience with a focus in management and professional liability insurance products, preferably with knowledge of Financial Institutions.
  • Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of the D&O external market and demonstrated marketing and business development experience within the retail and wholesale distribution channel.
  • Able to understand and execute to strategic priorities including; pricing strategy, agent strategy, rate strategy, underwriting appetite, limit management, and mix of business.
  • Advanced analytical skills to interpret business information drawn from multiple sources to take critical account decisions regarding quality of risk.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in other functional areas and across the Group, share knowledge by participating in line of business monitoring and product development activities.
  • Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within the assigned territory.
  • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite with specific emphasis on Excel.

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain, and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate, and how we see our future.

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