A top-rated property & casualty insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Excess & Surplus (E&S) Underwriter to join its growing specialty insurance platform. This individual will be responsible for underwriting complex commercial risks, building strong broker relationships, and driving profitable growth within the E&S marketplace.
This is an opportunity to join a financially strong organization with an established reputation, significant underwriting authority, and a collaborative culture that values technical expertise and long-term career development.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, select, price, and manage a portfolio of E&S commercial risks.
Analyze exposures, loss history, financial statements, and other underwriting information to determine risk acceptability.
Develop and maintain relationships with retail and wholesale brokerage partners.
Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage structures.
Achieve profitable growth objectives while maintaining underwriting discipline.
Monitor portfolio performance and take corrective action when necessary.
Collaborate with claims, actuarial, risk control, and product teams to support business objectives.
Travel periodically for broker meetings, agency visits, and industry events.
Qualifications
Minimum 4+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably within the E&S market.
Strong understanding of commercial lines coverages and underwriting principles.