Full-Time

Senior Underwriter

Underwriting, Property and Casualty

Posted on 9/11/2025

Core Specialty

Core Specialty

501-1,000 employees

Specialty insurer underwriting property, casualty, marine.

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Virginia, USA + 1 more

More locations: Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Hybrid

Category
Finance & Banking (3)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably with a Risk Management & Insurance Major) or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • 5+ years underwriting experience in commercial Property and Casualty lines of business
  • Preferred wholesale distribution experience in an excess and surplus environment
  • Preferred company binding experience
  • Experience in customer service to internal and external customers
  • Experience working with support services, including IT, claims, actuarial and operations.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
  • Solid understanding of commercial property and casualty coverages and related endorsements
  • Knowledge of underwriting practices and pricing/rating methodologies
  • Knowledge of the surplus lines wholesale binding marketplace and current market environment
  • Knowledge of insurance company operations
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated and independent
  • Detail oriented with the ability to work in a team environment and be flexible to daily changing needs and job duties
  • Ability to travel to meet with assigned agents
  • Familiarity with company systems, procedures & processes
Responsibilities
  • Apply a thorough working knowledge of the Contract Binding’s underwriting portal in the daily execution of underwriting duties, including training of assigned agency personnel.
  • Apply underwriting expertise within the defined limits of authority to achieve underwriting profitability of assigned agents.
  • Provide agents with documented proposals, quotes, and guidance with clear definition of appropriate exposure classification, pricing information, limits, terms, and forms for risks outside of the agent binding authority.
  • Promptly respond to all agent submissions and inquiries and perform to defined service standards.
  • Maintain technical skills to support virtual communications and proficiency in the use of Core Specialty systems.
  • Travel according to business plans, to assigned agent offices for the purpose of training and development of positive relationships, and the promotion of Contract Binding’s objectives, underwriting profitability, market presence and overall enhancement of Core Specialty’s industry reputation.
  • Stay informed and share information on current market developments, to ensure the competitive level and profitability of our product offering.
  • Support the Contract Binding team through mentorship of underwriters with less experience
  • Support the Contract Binding team with effective communication and collaboration to broaden product knowledge and offerings, technical skills and overall profitability of the Division. Provide reports and participate in related projects as needed. Provide underwriting backup when required.
  • Carry out duties within our internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable law, rules, regulation, good governance, and Core Specialty's shared values, while maintaining a customer service mentality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred wholesale distribution experience in an excess and surplus environment
  • Preferred company binding experience

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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