Senior Underwriter

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Position Summary:

The Senior Underwriter of Arch National Accounts Casualty (NAC) is responsible for the technical underwriting and account management of loss sensitive casualty programs; this includes working with retail brokers to attract and retain these accounts. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Solicits and reviews new and renewal account information required to evaluate a risk.

• Identifies all potential exposures and hazards in relation to coverage requested and individual risk characteristics.

• Assesses insurance and related financial risk and structures appropriate loss sensitive program to effectively protect against frequency, severity, catastrophic and credit risk.

• Underwrites, prices and prepares proposals based on objective and subject risk characteristics, input of internal resource team, existing product set and regulatory filings.

• Negotiates and places facultative reinsurance when applicable.

• Prepares final quotation/proposal and presents to producer and or prospective insured.

• Coordinates all administrative duties related to existing and prospective accounts.

• Quarterbacks all post bind activities including policy production, compliance issues, audits and adjustments, legal agreements, receipt of collateral, legal agreement execution, TPA coordination and any other service related items.

• Responsible for renewal and retention management and manages the renewal process to achieve targeted retention and price change goals.

• Initiates, coordinates and conducts a midterm account review.

• Develop, expand, and enhance broker and client relationships within the region, through high visibility and frequent engagement.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of coverage terms - Workers Compensation, Excess Workers Compensation, General Liability and Automobile Liability.

• Knowledge of large deductible, retrospective, self insured and single parent captive insurance programs.

• Understanding and knowledge of exposure identification and analysis.  

• Posses a cross functional generalist knowledge of other disciplines including claims, risk control, audit, premium accounting, finance and legal.

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues.

• Have the ability to influence without authority and be willing to work in a collaborative and team environment.

• Strong customer service, sales, negotiation and presentation skills.

• Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• College degree preferred

• Three plus years of related experience

• Large Casualty Accounts experience required

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$99,052 - $134,012/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• 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. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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