Underwriter - Crime and Fidelity
Beazley Group, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Job Title:
Underwriter - US Executive Risk Division:
Specialty Risk Key Relationships:
Brokers, underwriters, claims, wordings, insureds, external clients and suppliers Job Summary:
To underwrite a US Executive Risk account within Specialty Risks and provide counsel and advice on underwriting related issues. Provide technical expertise in this business area and maintain and improve market reputation of the Beazley brand. FLSA:
Exempt Key Responsibilities
Underwriting Develop and underwrite a profitable portfolio of US Executive Risk business as part of Specialty Risks. Structure tailor-made solutions by considering the team underwriting parameters and underwriting policy and using underwriting knowledge and experience to win new business and retain existing. Manage innovation and development of non-insurance service offerings to insureds and others. Monitor premiums, costs and claims ratios per contract and take corrective measures if necessary to ensure long term profitability at account level. Evaluate appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs, reinsurance cessions, capital exposure as well as the underwriting and general administration costs to ensure profitability, using rating models as applicable. Monitor peer underwriters in their daily work to ensure profitability as well as efficient and cost effective administration of the US Executive Risk. Monitor and supervise assistants in their daily work to ensure compliance with underwriting philosophy and policy and consistency within the team and Specialty Risks. Comply with Beazley\'s underwriting control standards for business written through Lloyd\'s, Beazley\'s subsidiaries or internal MGAs. Develop a good working relationship with the claims managers on this class of business. Client Management Advise, assist and service clients on insurance and risk matters to ensure clients\' satisfaction. Foster positive relationships with clients to get a mutual understanding of both their and Beazley\'s needs. Maintenance of good business relationships with brokers. Maintain awareness of overall Beazley product range and take advantages of opportunities to introduce other Beazley products to clients. General Leverage networking opportunities within the business to develop standardised underwriting policy and best practice within Beazley. Develop best practice and disseminate business and class knowledge within US Executive Risk and Specialty Risks. Work with peers within the US Executive Risk and Specialty Risks to maximise business opportunities and profitability within the department. This will include but not be limited to sharing market information, marketing sources and cross selling opportunities. Share and gather knowledge within the Beazley Group to ensure dissemination of best practice and maximise business opportunities and profitability across the Group. Production of presentations and marketing literature as required. Production of business plans/research documents for the US Executive Risk account as required. Personal Specification
Skills & Abilities Proficient underwriting skills Accurate and numerate Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise Motivational skills Knowledge & Experience General commercial and financial knowledge Experience in insurance industry Experience of US Executive Risk underwriting or broking Thorough knowledge of underwriting policy, philosophy and practice Advanced knowledge of underwriting processes and systems Client service experience Aptitude & Disposition Result focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Professional approach to interact successfully with managers/colleagues/external suppliers Team worker as well as able to work on own initiative Customer focused, with a strong ethic of service and fairness to the customer Competencies Achievement drive Analytical thinking Strategic thinking Service focus Team working Conceptual thinking Forward thinking Essential Criteria Proven experience in underwriting US Executive Risk accounts, including risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management within a regulated insurance environment. Strong analytical and financial skills, advanced knowledge of underwriting policy and practice, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) with excellent communication skills for broker and client negotiations.
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Job Title:
Underwriter - US Executive Risk Division:
Specialty Risk Key Relationships:
Brokers, underwriters, claims, wordings, insureds, external clients and suppliers Job Summary:
To underwrite a US Executive Risk account within Specialty Risks and provide counsel and advice on underwriting related issues. Provide technical expertise in this business area and maintain and improve market reputation of the Beazley brand. FLSA:
Exempt Key Responsibilities
Underwriting Develop and underwrite a profitable portfolio of US Executive Risk business as part of Specialty Risks. Structure tailor-made solutions by considering the team underwriting parameters and underwriting policy and using underwriting knowledge and experience to win new business and retain existing. Manage innovation and development of non-insurance service offerings to insureds and others. Monitor premiums, costs and claims ratios per contract and take corrective measures if necessary to ensure long term profitability at account level. Evaluate appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs, reinsurance cessions, capital exposure as well as the underwriting and general administration costs to ensure profitability, using rating models as applicable. Monitor peer underwriters in their daily work to ensure profitability as well as efficient and cost effective administration of the US Executive Risk. Monitor and supervise assistants in their daily work to ensure compliance with underwriting philosophy and policy and consistency within the team and Specialty Risks. Comply with Beazley\'s underwriting control standards for business written through Lloyd\'s, Beazley\'s subsidiaries or internal MGAs. Develop a good working relationship with the claims managers on this class of business. Client Management Advise, assist and service clients on insurance and risk matters to ensure clients\' satisfaction. Foster positive relationships with clients to get a mutual understanding of both their and Beazley\'s needs. Maintenance of good business relationships with brokers. Maintain awareness of overall Beazley product range and take advantages of opportunities to introduce other Beazley products to clients. General Leverage networking opportunities within the business to develop standardised underwriting policy and best practice within Beazley. Develop best practice and disseminate business and class knowledge within US Executive Risk and Specialty Risks. Work with peers within the US Executive Risk and Specialty Risks to maximise business opportunities and profitability within the department. This will include but not be limited to sharing market information, marketing sources and cross selling opportunities. Share and gather knowledge within the Beazley Group to ensure dissemination of best practice and maximise business opportunities and profitability across the Group. Production of presentations and marketing literature as required. Production of business plans/research documents for the US Executive Risk account as required. Personal Specification
Skills & Abilities Proficient underwriting skills Accurate and numerate Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise Motivational skills Knowledge & Experience General commercial and financial knowledge Experience in insurance industry Experience of US Executive Risk underwriting or broking Thorough knowledge of underwriting policy, philosophy and practice Advanced knowledge of underwriting processes and systems Client service experience Aptitude & Disposition Result focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Professional approach to interact successfully with managers/colleagues/external suppliers Team worker as well as able to work on own initiative Customer focused, with a strong ethic of service and fairness to the customer Competencies Achievement drive Analytical thinking Strategic thinking Service focus Team working Conceptual thinking Forward thinking Essential Criteria Proven experience in underwriting US Executive Risk accounts, including risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management within a regulated insurance environment. Strong analytical and financial skills, advanced knowledge of underwriting policy and practice, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) with excellent communication skills for broker and client negotiations.
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