Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States R-T Specialty Full time
Job Summary

The Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter is a key role within R-T Specialty, responsible for overseeing and managing property and casualty business workflows. This position requires a high level of technical expertise and adherence to underwriting guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and strategically manage workflows for new property and casualty business and renewals, showcasing advanced professionalism, technical expertise, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
  • Evaluate, prioritize, and select submissions and price risks that will develop an underwriting profit for the carrier, refer or decline risks that present excessive risk.
  • Drive risk assessment comprehensively, evaluating factors such as coverage value, location, usage, safety features, and other considerations to make informed decisions on risk acceptance.
  • Determine appropriate coverage limits, insurance premiums, policy terms based on risk assessment, ensuring active portfolio management of complex property and casualty accounts.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with the broker, recognize and create cross-sell opportunities for other products while ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Develop strategic initiatives to create new business opportunities, maximize retention of assigned portfolios, and contribute significantly to achieving business targets.
  • Manage internal and external relationships that will deliver superior customer service. Develop professional, long-term relationships with brokers and agents, expanding the book of business and operating within delegated authority limits.
  • Partner with underwriting teams, foster seamless communication, and optimize task coordination to support the overall underwriting process.
  • Provide accurate premium forecasts and business plans, contribute to budgeting processes, and support the achievement of performance targets.
  • Optimize underwriting processes, introduce new technologies, and align the department with broader organizational goals.
  • Deliver training for new underwriters on underwriting guidelines, processes, and systems.
  • Attend industry events and stay abreast of property and casualty underwriting trends, emerging risks in the sector, regulatory changes, and adjust underwriting strategies accordingly.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Property and Casualty Underwriting with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years and a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; Risk Management, Actuarial, and Business Administration preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
  • Licenses & Certifications: Prescribed: Minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses. Preferred: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).


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