The Senior Underwriter administers the underwriting, servicing of new, and renewal accounts for agents and producers assigned within the territory in compliance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

We are open to candidates with backgrounds in either renewal or new business. Whether your experience is focused on managing and growing established books or driving new business development, we value transferable underwriting and relationship‑management skills and are open to varied career paths into this role.

• Quickly and effectively make underwriting decisions based on review and analysis of renewal policy. Make sure policy characteristics are based on company pricing and underwriting guidelines. Collaborate closely with other team members, sales and management as needed to assess risks and retain business.
• Develop and maintain strong agency relationships and work closely with Underwriters, Sales, and Management to implement agency plans and share accountability in meeting territory goals.
• Provide support and coaching to the underwriting team and provide leadership on multiple products available to the team in order to quickly and effectively make risk decisions.
• Occasionally participate in industry events and travel to meet with agencies to support relationships as needed.
• Maintain strong product line and industry expertise and stay abreast of changes in markets.
• Other tasks, responsibilities and projects as needed.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Required:

• CPCU or CIC designation preferred, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within the assigned territory and to the Home Office as required
• Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of commercial casualty, property, automobile, workers compensation and umbrella insurance coverage and risk selection, methods and pricing.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated risk decision

Preferred:

• 5+ years of commercial line property and casualty experience
• Ability to make sound contributions to tactical and strategic planning
• Ability to train, coach and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

The expected salary range for this role is $92,000 - $130,000 annually.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.