AmTrust Financial Services

Senior Underwriter

AmTrust Financial Services$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert knowledge of workers' compensation, commercial property, casualty, automobile, and umbrella insurance coverage.
  • Over 5 years of experience in commercial lines property and casualty insurance.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Willingness to travel, including overnight stays within the assigned territory.
  • Skilled in data interpretation and informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Write and manage a profitable book of business through thorough risk assessment and pricing.
  • Collaborate with Underwriting, Sales, and support teams for effective operations.
  • Develop and implement the territory business plan in partnership with Territory Management.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with outside clients through limited travel.
  • Communicate professionally and courteously with clients and staff alike.
  • Provide support staff with the necessary information for processing coverage requests.
  • Gather and share competitive market information.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and market demands.

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental Plans
  • Life Insurance for eligible employees, spouses & children
  • Health Care Flexible Spending
  • Dependent Care Accounts
  • 401k Savings Plans
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Overview

The Senior Underwriter administers the underwriting agencies within their assigned territory. Completes work 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. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving in new business opportunities in their respective territory.

Responsibilities
  • Write a profitable book of business through solid risk analysis, pricing and servicing. Maintains compliance with state filings and adheres to corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines. Operate within written authority granted and makes referrals to management and Home Office Underwriting as required.
  • Collaborate closely with Underwriting, Sales, and support teams.
  • Partner with Territory Management to develop and implement the territory business plan and share accountability with team in meeting goals.
  • Take initiative with the team to develop, manage, and maintain outside client relationships which will include limited travel within the territory to meet with assigned agencies and related organizations. Actively participate in industry events as required, such as but not limited to agency or association conventions.
  • Exhibit professional, timely, and courteous communication and service to external clients and internal staff.
  • Provide the pertinent information and guidance to support staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines
  • Assist in gathering and communicating competitive information.
  • Maintain current knowledge of market trends and demands.
  • Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of workers compensation, commercial property, casualty, automobile, and umbrella insurance coverage and risk selection, methods and pricing.
  • 5+ years of commercial lines property and casualty experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to travel including overnight stays within the assigned territory as needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated decision.

 

Preferred:

  • CPCU, AU, CIC, or other industry designations preferred
  • Ability to train, coach and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise

 

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What We Offer

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.

 

About AmTrust Financial Services

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is a multinational property and casualty insurance company. The company provides coverage for small businesses, workers' compensation insurance, extended warranty coverage, specialty risk and extended warranty coverage, and other insurance products. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York City. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol AFSI.
Learn more about AmTrust Financial Services
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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