Lead Underwriter, New York Excess
What You’ll Love About Working Here
Our client is a program manager dedicated to writing primary commercial general liability insurance on a national basis. They work with a select group of surplus brokers, many of which have been their partners for over 20 years. This role provides the right candidate with a high growth potential opportunity with an entrepreneurial-minded company.
What They Are Seeking
Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Underwriter to lead risk evaluation and pricing for excess general liability policies focused on New York Construction accounts. Interested candidates must possess deep knowledge of New York Labor Law, scaffold law exposures, and contractor risk profiles. Responsibilities include portfolio management, broker engagement, and underwriting complex risks with sound judgement and profitability focus. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, market insight, and a proven track record in E&S casualty lines.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the underwriting proficiency for the New York Excess specific marketplace.
- Nurture and/or grow existing broker relationships.
- Utilize keen understanding of Claims and policy interpretation for Contractor General Liability.
- Understand insurance financials, earned premiums, loss ratios & loss development, coverage forms & endorsements, and contractual liability.
- Apply knowledge of state specific laws pertaining to contract liability.
Minimum Requirements
- License: Property & Casualty (ANY state)
- Minimum of 5 years of Senior Underwriting experience in Commercial Lines with a Managing General Agency (MGA)
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Areas of Expertise: Umbrella/Excess Liability, Underwriting Guidelines, Excess Liability, Contract Negotiation, Contractors – General, Contractors – Trade, Contract Review & Analysis, Construction Defects
- Management System: IMS, Guidewire
- Computer Skills: Adobe, MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Excel
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Bonus Eligible
- Great Team Culture
“This compensation range reflects the company’s expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, alignment with role responsibilities, education, demonstrated skills, and performance during the interview process.”