Underwriter – Financial Lines - Public Management Liability  

Location – Alpharetta, GA  

The Underwriter’s primary responsibility is to underwrite individual risks of public companies to provide Director & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and other insurances. The individual will underwrite risks through a demonstration of the following skills and abilities:  

Fundamentals of coverage, terms, and conditions

Ability to offer coverage, terms, and conditions that generate a profit for the Company while meeting the customer's needs. 

Risk Assessment 

Ability to conduct exploratory research into customers’ operations and industries  Ability to identify risk exposures, special or common hazards, and appropriate controls.   Ability to select risk based on exposure and risk analysis.   Ability to analyze claims and quantify losses. 

Financial proficiency  

Understanding of financial statements and ratios used in risk analysis.   Understanding of insurance financial fundamentals; impact of underwriting decisions on company assets.   Ability to understand credit risk. 

Marketing and Communications  

Ability to sell and negotiate to achieve bottom-line profitability for the Company.   Ability to make presentations and communicate articulately.   Ability to base communications on strategic thinking.   Ability to manage producer strategy. 

Systems and programs  

Ability to use systems and software programs needed to conduct daily business. 

Collaboration.  

Ability to connect and work alongside co-workers in the office and worldwide. 

Major Duties & Responsibilities 

Solicits new and renewal submissions from brokers  Determines terms and conditions and complex rating plans  Binds coverage  Documents the underwriting files  Handles complex files and portfolios within underwriting authority  Develops new relationships with local brokers  Travels to client meetings both locally and domestically  Knowledge of the insurance industry Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook Financial statement analysis skills Oral and written communication skills Negotiation & marketing skills 1-3 years of Underwriting experience or related experience College Degree or related experience