Sr. Underwriter, Public D&O

2 days ago


Chicago, IL, United States Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd Full time
Description

Job Objectives:

Responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business, implementing proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Compliance with underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures
  • General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorizations
  • Seek input from Actuarial Department to set process specific accounts when appropriate
  • Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claims' activity and overall market claims concerns, which could potentially affect profitability
  • Consistent with Internal Audit department procedures, achieve compliance with all underwriting and administrative guidelines
  • Marketing - attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable. Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service, and other topics relative to division operations
  • Follow treaty and facultative reinsurance protocols as required
  • Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments
  • Provide specific reports as needed by senior staff
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Job Requirements:
  • 4-year college degree required
  • 3+ years underwriting experience preferred
  • Solid Writing and Communication Skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, and ability to multitask
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
  • Willingness to travel
  • Must be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged


Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more, visit awac.com , or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world .
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