Risk Strategies Company

Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

Risk Strategies Company$85K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree or higher with 5 years of commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience, or 7 years without a degree.
  • Experience in Excess and Surplus Lines is highly preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Mandarin is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to respond quickly and professionally to inquiries.
  • Creative and analytical problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate information to assess risk acceptability per company guidelines.
  • Make decisions based on underwriting evaluations.
  • Communicate and negotiate underwriting and pricing decisions effectively.
  • Document decisions in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Respond to inquiries with a sense of urgency.
  • Provide exceptional customer service.
  • Underwrite a moderate book of business with moderate to complex risks.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite in New York City.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a strong focus on customer service.
  • Engagement with a moderate to complex portfolio that allows for skill development and professional growth.
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid opportunity and this role requires onsite in-office presence 3 days per week at our office in New York City. Applicants must be located within a commutable distance to New York City.

We're seeking a Senior Underwriter with a strong background in commercial lines insurance to market new and renewal accounts and effectively communicate with carriers.

Your Impact:
  • Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Makes appropriate decisions based on the evaluation of underwriting information.
  • Effectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Documents decisions in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Acts with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
  • Provides outstanding customer service.
  • Underwrites a moderate book of business with a moderate to complex risk profile.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Successful Candidates Will Have:
  • Associate Degree or higher, plus 5 years of relevant commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience. Additional 2 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Excess and Surplus Lines experience is highly preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Mandarin) is strongly preferred.
  • Must have the ability to react and respond quickly and professionally.
  • Must provide creative, analytical, and innovative thinking to inure to productive problem-solving.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Pay Range:
85,000 - 115,000 Annual

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.

About Risk Strategies Company

Risk Strategies is an insurance brokerage and risk management firm that provides a wide range of insurance products and services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. Risk Strategies has a team of experienced insurance professionals who work with clients to identify and manage their risks, and to develop customized insurance solutions that meet their unique needs. The company has offices throughout the United States and serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, construction, and technology.
Learn more about Risk Strategies Company
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+30%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Risk Strategies Company

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter jobs: