Senior Underwriter, E&S Casualty

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Futuristic Underwriters is an MGA that was launched to deliver innovative P&C insurance products to the marketplace. We are an affiliate of a financially sound and well-established organization that provides robust services and support. Our strategy is to leverage technology as a tool to optimize distribution, underwriting, service, and claims handling.

We are looking for top talent to join us in building new products by harnessing the power of innovative approaches. We offer the opportunity to be on the ground floor of building a book of business with the innovation and flexibility of an MGA, supported by the resources of an established carrier – including insurance companies, operational support teams, claims, actuarial services, and more. We offer the following:

• Ground-floor participation in building a book of business, defining a dynamic culture, establishing our underwriting style, and influencing new capability prioritization.
• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match after 90 days of employment.

The Position

This position will support agents/brokers with placing General Liability insurance coverage. Candidates will evaluate and analyze risks for acceptability based on underwriting guidelines and individual risk characteristics. Candidates will have extensive experience in their area of expertise and will have a strategic plan for building a book of business. This position will report to the Casualty Underwriting Manager and be based in our Westlake, TX office or remote for qualified candidates. This position will have responsibility for:

• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with agents/brokers
• Managing a profitable book of General Liability business including review of new business, renewal business, and mid-term endorsements
• Executing on deliverables for quoting/binding business based on Service Level Commitments
• Operating within a defined authority statement
• Exercising sound underwriting judgement as it relates to pricing, forms, applications, deductibles, etc.
• Working independently with limited support and sporadically referring business to SVP of underwriting.
• Mentoring/developing junior level underwriters
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 5-10 years insurance underwriting experience in retail, wholesale, or insurance company space.
• General Liability and/or Primary/Excess Liability experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant industry designations/industry experience preferred