This Excess/Umbrella Senior Underwriter will manage a Commercial renewal book for the PHL/Mid-Atlantic territory and will be responsible for the successful renewal and growth of commercial business in the designated territory. The position will primarily be focused on underwriting Commercial Excess/Umbrella opportunities across all industry groups. The Excess/Umbrella Senior Underwriter must develop book growth, maintain superior relationships and implement effective and profitable pricing rate strategies. Underwriting will include marketing and servicing accounts based on Chubb guidelines. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing a business plan to grow the Commercial book through prospect identification and pipeline development, new business production and account management in assigned branches. The Excess Umbrella Senior Underwriter will have accountability for the financial performance of the Commercial book of business, achieving growth for the branch, region and territory. They will identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources, identify cross sell opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal setting including monitoring of progress and make regular broker and insured visits.

This position reports to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Casualty Manager. This position will be based on experience in underwriting and compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Minimum of 5 years of commercial excess/umbrella underwriting experienceStrong sales and marketing skills are also criticalMust be able to demonstrate success in marketing, producer/book management and new business development.  Must also have the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners and nurture key producer relationsThe ideal candidate for the role will possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, risk analysis, and work effectively in collaboration with an Underwriting AssociateEffective desk management is a critical part of this roleMust have exemplary ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and coworkers and exhibit strong interpersonal and written communication skillsKnowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, pricing & strategies expectedProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business related software requiredWe are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated to succeed and is results oriented with solid business acumen

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience