Senior Field Underwriter

1 week ago

San Diego, CA, United States Selby Jennings Full time

We're working with a leading insurance carrier that's seeking a Senior Field Underwriter with deep expertise in Casualty Lines to join their high-performing underwriting team. This is a market-facing role focused on profitable growth, strategic broker engagement, and underwriting complex casualty risks across a diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Underwriting & Risk Selection
    • Assess, price, and structure complex casualty risks including General Liability, Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation, Excess/Umbrella, and Specialty Casualty.
    • Apply sound judgment and underwriting discipline in line with company guidelines and appetite.
    • Negotiate coverage terms and conditions with brokers and clients.
  • Market Engagement
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and insureds.
    • Represent the carrier in client meetings, industry events, and underwriting presentations.
    • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in collaboration with distribution partners.
  • Portfolio Oversight
    • Manage a profitable book of business, monitoring performance metrics and loss trends.
    • Provide insights to internal teams on market conditions and pricing strategies.
    • Collaborate with actuarial and product teams to refine underwriting approaches.
  • Leadership & Mentorship
    • Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior underwriters.
    • Contribute to underwriting best practices and thought leadership within the casualty segment.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Experience: 7-10+ years of casualty underwriting experience, ideally in a field or market-facing role.
  • Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of casualty lines and coverage forms.
  • Skills: Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Certifications: Bachelor's degree required; CPCU, ARM, or other designations preferred.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel for broker/client meetings and industry events.
Why This Opportunity?
  • Work with a respected carrier known for underwriting excellence and broker relationships.
  • High visibility role with autonomy and strategic impact.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth potential.

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