Full-Time

Excess Casualty

Associate Underwriter, Ecdp

Posted on 9/15/2025

Core Specialty

Core Specialty

501-1,000 employees

Specialty insurer underwriting property, casualty, marine.

Compensation Overview

$60k - $67k/yr

+ Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Remote

Remote role; based in New York state; '#LI-Remote' indicates remote work option.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably with a Risk Management & Insurance Major)
  • Experience as an Underwriting or Broker Intern
  • Pursue of industry specific continuing education or professional designations preferred
  • Knowledge with Microsoft products to include Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote and Adobe PDF are preferred
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Responsibilities
  • The Associate Underwriter will assist with the examination and analysis of submissions forwarded to Core Specialty by broker partners. This will be done to determine if the risk is a targeted class of business and subsequently to determine appropriate limits, pricing & terms that will provide Core Specialty with adequate underwriting profit on each risk.
  • Build Core Specialty’s reputation and presence in the product liability market
  • Provide prompt and accurate customer service on policy transactions
  • Enhance Core Specialty’s reputation in the market by being responsive and providing prompt service to our brokers.
  • Ensure all risks considered and bound are within delegated authority, underwriting standards, risk selection, peer review and pricing methodologies.
  • Provide documented evidence of underwriting activities and decisions in files as required.
  • Support Company and Department goals and objectives.
  • In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the company may reasonably require.
Desired Qualifications
  • The expected pay range for the role is $60,000 - $67,000 with a target 10% bonus.
  • The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and experiences.
  • The disclosed pay range estimate may also be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.
  • LI-Remote
  • We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program
  • Core Specialty's Early Careers Development Program details

Core Specialty provides property, casualty, and marine insurance for small- to mid-sized businesses. It underwrites specialized commercial policies, tailoring coverage to clients’ risk profiles to support their risk management strategies. The product works by underwriting and issuing policies in its specialty lines, earning revenue from premiums and claims management. The company differentiates itself through its focus on the specialty insurance market and its emphasis on tailored underwriting for commercial risks, aiming to grow to a leading position in the specialty sector. Its goal is to be a top provider in specialty property, casualty, and marine insurance and to be a key partner for businesses looking to manage risk.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AM Best upgraded subsidiaries to A- Excellent in 2023, boosting underwriting capacity.
  • Aviation demand surges with IATA's 4.7 billion passengers forecast for 2024.
  • Gramercy Risk investment and American National transfer diversify specialty portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • Lancer 2021 merger integration fails, losing auto share to Progressive Commercial.
  • AllDigital platform cyber breach triggers D&O claims surge and reputation damage.
  • NJ DOI fines Lancer merger structure, halting M&A and forcing divestitures.

What makes Core Specialty unique

  • Core Specialty targets small to mid-sized businesses with tailored property, casualty, and marine insurance.
  • Acquired London Aviation Underwriters in 2023, forming 18th Aviation & Aerospace Division.
  • Launched AllDigital partnership September 2022 for fast digital D&O and EPL quoting.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%
GlobeNewswire
Jan 17th, 2025
Core Specialty Completes Acquisition of London Aviation Underwriters; Forms Aviation & Aerospace Division

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Aug 28th, 2024
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Mar 1st, 2024
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Feb 2nd, 2024
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