Sr. Underwriter

Amwins

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and insurance designation (completed or in progress)
  • 5-8+ years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience
  • Experience with program business, heavy auto or property is advantageous
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Familiarity with insurance curriculum classes is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite new and renewal program business based on established guidelines
  • Collaborate with the rating department for pricing and terms
  • Prepare detailed Account Summaries for each account
  • Utilize strong knowledge of ISO forms and rules
  • Submit accounts above authority to underwriting manager
  • Disseminate proposals to agents and brokers
  • Act as the primary liaison for agents and brokers, facilitating communication

Benefits

  • Remote or hybrid work options available
  • Opportunity to work with a well-established team at Amwins
  • Engagement in new business development efforts
  • Professional growth within the underwriting field
  • Access to a strong support system for agents and brokers
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sr. Underwriter-Amwins Program Underwriters (MGA, part of Amwins)

Remote or hybrid role (if located in a city with an Amwins office). The home office is based in Portsmouth, NH.

Job Duties:
  • Underwrites new and renewal program business for acceptability based on guidelines established by company and Amwins Program Underwriters: reviews applications, coverages, classifications, exposures, financial condition, loss information, and engineering reports; discusses pricing with producer, broker or agent; quotes accounts within authority;
  • Works with rating department to achieve pricing, terms and conditions
  • Completes Account Summary detailing hazards, controls, coverages, terms, pricing and thought process for each account
  • Strong knowledge of ISO forms and rules
  • Submits accounts above authority to underwriting manager and/or company
  • Sends out proposals
  • Serves as primary contact for agents and brokers; serves as interface between carrier and agents/brokers;
  • Initiates new business development efforts with assigned agents

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and equivalent designation completed or in process with goal to complete.
  • 5-8+ years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience. Prior experience underwriting program business, heavy auto and/or property a plus.
  • Good oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with seasonal volume
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and strong customer service commitment. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word. Insurance curriculum classes are a plus.

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