Senior Underwriter, E&S Casualty

E&S Underwriting Specialist

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a candidate who is looking for a growth opportunity in the E&S marketplace. The ideal candidate will have strong in-person marketing skills, experience in Construction, Specialty, and/or Energy underwriting and established relationships within the E&S market. This will be a hybrid (3 days in office) position in Addison or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Underwrite technical risks across diverse industries and multiple product lines, including Primary, Umbrella, and Excess, in accordance with Arch Insurance standards and sound underwriting practices.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers, policyholders, and industry groups, including through travel and client entertainment.
• Represent Arch in the regional marketplace by participating in industry events and initiatives to promote the brand and enhance the Business Unit's reputation.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Regional Vice President.
• Operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment, focused on building a profitable book of business.
• Travel regularly to broker locations to strengthen producer relationships and drive business growth.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven customer service focus with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of P&C production underwriting experience, with existing relationships in the wholesale E&S marketplace.

Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more.