Senior Underwriter - Underwriting Specialist (Excess Casualty)

Senior Underwriter - Underwriting Specialist (Excess Casualty)

Company: RemoteHive

Job Location: Remote (Work from home), India

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 5+ years

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reputed company is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and reputed company, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.

At reputed company, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.

James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts reputed company with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Job Summary

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for selecting, reviewing, modeling, analyzing and underwriting complex submissions within the context of applying the divisions underwriting guidelines and standards. Determines the proper terms and conditions for acceptable risks including rating the account to develop the appropriate premium. Responds to brokers when particular risks do not meet underwriting guidelines and offers alternative options and cross sell other products. Provides assistance to other team members including the Division Manager in a variety of areas including referrals and identifying new opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service

Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies

Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned

Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers

Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements

Assist the Underwriting Manager/Division Manager with training, mentoring, and on-boarding of new employees.

Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts

Ability to effectively assess risk

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently or in a team environment to reputed company assignments

within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices

reputed company knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques

Proven problem solving and decision-making skills

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to multi-task

High level of initiative and motivation

Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed

reputed company customer service and relationship building skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching

Experience and Education

Senior Underwriter

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines

Professional designation is preferred

Underwriting Specialist

15+ years industry experience, 10+ years in Excess and Surplus lines with specialized coverage and product knowledge

Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

Specific experience in marketing and underwriting of the division related products

Professional designation is preferred

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reputed company note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.

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