Executive Underwriter – Film & TV - Remote Job at Paragon Insurance Holdings in

Burbank, CA

Overview

Reel Media is a leading entertainment, film, television, sports, motorsports, and leisure MGA, providing clients with a one-stop shop for all insurance needs. Our best-in-class products, underwriting team, and claims handling have made us a benchmark for entertainment insurers. The Executive Underwriter – Film & TV role is fully remote and operates on Pacific Standard Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage and underwrite an existing portfolio of studio and large blanket Film and Television accounts, including Production Package, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Auto Liability, Excess Liability, and Workers’ Compensation policies.
• Work independently within underwriting authority guidelines and liaise with the carrier’s program manager for coverage outside of authority.
• Review and evaluate quote submissions; analyze data; create coverage, limit and deductible comparisons; establish rating, pricing and terms; prepare proposals; negotiate terms.
• Create, modify and issue manuscript policies.
• Underwrite and quote excess buy-backs, stop dates and special/supplemental coverages.
• Oversee medical underwriting and coverage terms for cast.
• Coordinate fronting policies in other countries and work with affiliate offices to process per country regulations.
• Manage, update and track Self-Insured Retentions.
• Gather data and produce reports for internal and external sources.
• Train, mentor and manage an underwriter and assistant underwriter.
• Communicate with brokers to provide service that supports the positive image of the company.
• Attend client/broker meetings and conference calls.
• Provide support to internal and external accounting, actuaries, legal and claims adjusters.
• Meet growth goals and ensure profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of Film and Television underwriting experience.
• In-depth knowledge and underwriting expertise with Production Package, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Auto Liability, Excess Liability and Workers’ Compensation policies.
• Full knowledge and expertise of cast medical underwriting.
• Proficient in managing and evaluating Self-Insured Retention programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounts.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented, organized with effective time management.
• Strong ability to build and maintain insured and broker relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and presentation skills; willingness to mentor others.

The base salary offered will be based on compensable factors such as education, experience, training, licensure, competencies, geographic location, and other factors. Discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded. Paragon offers a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility, including comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement. The level of the role and compensation may vary depending on the best available candidate.

EEO and Voluntary Self-Identification

Paragon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or familial status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard, and believe that an inclusive environment helps us deliver the best outcome to our clients.

Voluntary Self-Identification: For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion is voluntary and confidential. Informationen about disability status is requested to comply with OFCCP requirements. If you have questions about this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP website.

Public data: This job description does not include all duties of the role and may be subject to change. Eligible applicants will be contacted for next steps.