Senior E&S Commercial Casualty Underwriter
King's Insurance Staffing, Des Moines, IA, United States
Our client, a nationally recognized P&C Insurance Leader, is seeking to bring on an experienced Senior E&S Commercial Casualty Underwriter as part of its continued growth through the Midwest region. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of Commercial Casualty business, including both new opportunities and renewal accounts, within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) segment. The individual will work in close partnership with distribution partners to expand business volume, maintain account retention, and ensure strong underwriting performance throughout the St. Louis market. This is a fully remote position.
Key Responsibilities
Independently evaluate and structure E&S casualty submissions, establishing appropriate pricing, terms, and coverage based on risk characteristics.
Examine financials, loss history, and exposure details to determine risk quality and alignment with underwriting guidelines.
Build and sustain productive relationships with brokers and agency partners to drive consistent deal flow.
Support the retention of existing accounts while actively pursuing new production opportunities.
Manage a designated territory with a focus on achieving premium growth and maintaining favorable loss experience.
Track marketplace shifts and emerging trends to identify areas for strategic business development.
Requirements
At least 3+ years of underwriting experience within commercial casualty lines, preferably in the E&S marketplace.
Experience in a role with production responsibilities or broker-facing territory management.
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound underwriting decisions.
Effective communicator with a relationship-focused approach to working with external partners.
Salary range of $125,000 - $150,000+ (depending on experience) plus 10-25% annual bonus potential.
Company vehicle included as part of the compensation package.
Remote work setup with flexible scheduling options.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
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Key Responsibilities
Independently evaluate and structure E&S casualty submissions, establishing appropriate pricing, terms, and coverage based on risk characteristics.
Examine financials, loss history, and exposure details to determine risk quality and alignment with underwriting guidelines.
Build and sustain productive relationships with brokers and agency partners to drive consistent deal flow.
Support the retention of existing accounts while actively pursuing new production opportunities.
Manage a designated territory with a focus on achieving premium growth and maintaining favorable loss experience.
Track marketplace shifts and emerging trends to identify areas for strategic business development.
Requirements
At least 3+ years of underwriting experience within commercial casualty lines, preferably in the E&S marketplace.
Experience in a role with production responsibilities or broker-facing territory management.
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound underwriting decisions.
Effective communicator with a relationship-focused approach to working with external partners.
Salary range of $125,000 - $150,000+ (depending on experience) plus 10-25% annual bonus potential.
Company vehicle included as part of the compensation package.
Remote work setup with flexible scheduling options.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
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