E&S Branch Manager/Production Underwriting

Sr/Supervising P&C Carrier Underwriter

Wholesale brokerage agency seeking a Sr/Supervising P&C carrier underwriter with 10+ years of experience in the P&C Commercial and the E&S industry. A college degree, commercial product, underwriting/marketing experience and an entrepreneurial spirit is required. Prefer some supervisory or management experience with a carrier, standard lines or E&S as this position will take over the management of the branch eventually. Candidate will work with retail agents to develop new business with admitted and non-admitted carriers including many Lloyd's of London markets. Must be aggressive with a strong work ethic, with compensation and career promotion based on successful efforts. Territory includes the MD, VA, DE states. Knowledge of the retail agents in this territory required.

Competitive salary, with excellent benefits package, 401K matching, profit sharing plan, and production incentive. This is a succession position to take over for the Branch Manager as he is retiring in less than 2 years. Looking for management experience or aptitude to continue growth of this office in the tri state area. Candidate will work with retail agents to develop business with admitted and non-admitted carriers. You must be aggressive and a hard worker. Position provides excellent opportunity to advance if you have what it takes. Will handle agents in MD, DE, VA. Hunt Valley area. Competitive salary and benefits package, profit sharing, production incentive and 401(k).

The perfect candidate will be:

• Management experience – managing a branch or department on the company, wholesale or E&S side of the business
• Technical experience – underwrite as a senior underwriter (preferably for a company), may have underwritten on the E&S side. Has professional designations – CPCU, AU, ASLI, CIC or similar.
• Territory knowledge – has worked with agents in the Mid-Atlantic area (MD, VA, PA, DE, WV)
• Marketing experience – agency presentations, producing marketing materials, managing an agency plant (volume, loss ratio, submission activity) and has developed action plans for improvement.
• Program experience – has developed P&C programs with admitted or non-admitted carriers.
• E&S experience – have underwritten or worked with E&S carriers. Has experience of working directly with Lloyd's of London.
• Education – college degree