Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

This is a hybrid opportunity and this role requires onsite in-office presence 3 days per week at our office in New York City. Applicants must be located within a commutable distance to New York City.

We’re seeking a Senior Underwriter with a strong background in commercial lines insurance to market new and renewal accounts and effectively communicate with carriers.

Your Impact:

• Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines.

• Makes appropriate decisions based on the evaluation of underwriting information.

• Effectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Documents decisions in accordance with regulatory standards.

• Acts with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.

• Provides outstanding customer service.

• Underwrites a moderate book of business with a moderate to complex risk profile.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• Associate Degree or higher, plus 5 years of relevant commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.  Additional 2 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

• Excess and Surplus Lines experience is highly preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Mandarin) is strongly preferred.

• Must have the ability to react and respond quickly and professionally.

• Must provide creative, analytical, and innovative thinking to inure to productive problem-solving.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

C&M First Services, Inc. is a full-service brokerage firm that is committed to helping our clients place commercial and personal lines insurance. We are one of the largest Asian owned insurance agencies in the USA. Our mission is to advance your objectives by providing comprehensive insurance solutions customized for clients with diverse backgrounds and unique requirements. Our employees possess the technical know-how and sound judgment to achieve your goals by providing a rare blend of experience and integrity.

One80 Intermediaries is a privately held firm with offices throughout the US and Canada.  As a leading insurance wholesaler and program manager, One80 offers placement services and binding authority for property and casualty, life, travel/accident and health, affinity and administrative services, and warranty business.  Launched just four years ago, One80 Intermediaries has grown to be one of the largest intermediaries in the United States. In 2024, we were ranked 14th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance. 

At One80 Intermediaries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package, which also includes a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees. The total compensation for a position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. The expected base pay range for this position is between $79,000 - $100,000 plus discretionary bonus. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including geographical location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Learn more about working at One80 Intermediaries by visiting our careers page: www.one80.com/careers.

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