Underwriter - Excess Liability Insurance
Upland Capital Group, Dallas, TX, United States
Underwriter - Excess Liability Insurance
Upland Capital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualty insurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurance carrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwrites and services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excess transportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary general liability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions as well as excess cyber liability.
We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.”
As an Excess and Surplus (E&S) carrier, we face unique and interesting challenges every day. We are seeking a Cloud Support Engineer to join our amazing team. Primary Function: The role of an Underwriter is to evaluate and write new and renewal policies within a designated letter of authority. The individual will underwrite a broad range of industries within our Excess Casualty business segment. Industries include (but not limited to) construction, manufacturing, wholesale/distributors, retail, & real estate. In addition to developing broker relationships, this role also serves as a mentor to other underwriters and associate underwriters.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates within defined level of authority
Ensure accuracy when comparing submissions against Underwriting guidelines
Executes on production responsibilities & pricing strategy while maintaining underwriting discipline
Properly structure casualty programs with appropriate terms & conditions
Leverage knowledge of market conditions and competitive landscape in the UW process
Responsible for cultivating, developing, and maintaining broker relationships
Provides assistance when required during internal audits
Provides assistance when required with reinsurance agreements
Mentor peers of less tenure
Perform other duties asassignedby leadership
Continuing education and pursuing designations
Team player with ability to work independently and in fast paced environment
Detail oriented with ability to work independently and as a group
Experience, Education, Special Skills Required:
4+ years Underwriting experience
Ability to work onsite in our Dallas office
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical and negotiating skills
Ability to analyze data needed in making business decisions and build strong business cases
Ability to prioritize work based on level of urgencyTeam player with ability to work independently and in fast paced environment
Detail oriented with ability to work independently and as a group
Ability to travel 10-20% of time to broker sites or required by management
Disclosures: Pay Estimate: $ $125,000 - $155,000
Other compensation: annual incentive program
Benefits: health insurance including FSA and HSA options and free access to Teladoc, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, parental leave, responsible time off (unlimited vacation days without an accrual system), paid sick time as required by law, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.
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We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.”
As an Excess and Surplus (E&S) carrier, we face unique and interesting challenges every day. We are seeking a Cloud Support Engineer to join our amazing team. Primary Function: The role of an Underwriter is to evaluate and write new and renewal policies within a designated letter of authority. The individual will underwrite a broad range of industries within our Excess Casualty business segment. Industries include (but not limited to) construction, manufacturing, wholesale/distributors, retail, & real estate. In addition to developing broker relationships, this role also serves as a mentor to other underwriters and associate underwriters.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates within defined level of authority
Ensure accuracy when comparing submissions against Underwriting guidelines
Executes on production responsibilities & pricing strategy while maintaining underwriting discipline
Properly structure casualty programs with appropriate terms & conditions
Leverage knowledge of market conditions and competitive landscape in the UW process
Responsible for cultivating, developing, and maintaining broker relationships
Provides assistance when required during internal audits
Provides assistance when required with reinsurance agreements
Mentor peers of less tenure
Perform other duties asassignedby leadership
Continuing education and pursuing designations
Team player with ability to work independently and in fast paced environment
Detail oriented with ability to work independently and as a group
Experience, Education, Special Skills Required:
4+ years Underwriting experience
Ability to work onsite in our Dallas office
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical and negotiating skills
Ability to analyze data needed in making business decisions and build strong business cases
Ability to prioritize work based on level of urgencyTeam player with ability to work independently and in fast paced environment
Detail oriented with ability to work independently and as a group
Ability to travel 10-20% of time to broker sites or required by management
Disclosures: Pay Estimate: $ $125,000 - $155,000
Other compensation: annual incentive program
Benefits: health insurance including FSA and HSA options and free access to Teladoc, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, parental leave, responsible time off (unlimited vacation days without an accrual system), paid sick time as required by law, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.
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