Underwriter Trainee/Underwriter, Excess Casualty
Allied World, New York, NY, United States
Job Description - Underwriter Trainee/Underwriter, Excess Casualty (26000026)
Responsibilities
Execute the business plan for the development, management, and expansion of a portfolio of accounts
Prioritize and evaluate submissions in order to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives
Perform underwriting analysis in accordance with Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines
Develop and recommend account pricing / structure / terms & conditions and review these in conjunction with underwriting staff
Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline, comply with underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures, and perform and document referrals
Maintain underwriting files in a concise manner that is consistent with company best practices
Delegate and supervise tasks with Account Coordinators
Specialized focus on marketing to brokers within an assigned territory
Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable
Attend important industry conferences and seminars as appropriate
Liaise with brokers, internal auditors and Claims, Accounting, IT and Legal departments as appropriate
Reporting to underwriting manager regarding submissions and current portfolio content
Qualifications
University degree
2+ years experience in General Casualty underwriting
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills
Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks
Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours as required
Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits throughout the assigned region
Compensation Pay range: $85,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual base pay may be above or below the listed range and will be determined by a number of considerations, including but not limited to complexity, location, scope of the role, and experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one component of Allied World's comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.
Benefits Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.
Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Execute the business plan for the development, management, and expansion of a portfolio of accounts
Prioritize and evaluate submissions in order to identify those accounts that provide the greatest opportunity for profit consistent with the business plan and corporate profit objectives
Perform underwriting analysis in accordance with Allied World (US) General Casualty guidelines
Develop and recommend account pricing / structure / terms & conditions and review these in conjunction with underwriting staff
Exercise proper underwriting pricing and discipline, comply with underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures, and perform and document referrals
Maintain underwriting files in a concise manner that is consistent with company best practices
Delegate and supervise tasks with Account Coordinators
Specialized focus on marketing to brokers within an assigned territory
Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable
Attend important industry conferences and seminars as appropriate
Liaise with brokers, internal auditors and Claims, Accounting, IT and Legal departments as appropriate
Reporting to underwriting manager regarding submissions and current portfolio content
Qualifications
University degree
2+ years experience in General Casualty underwriting
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and quantitative skills
Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks
Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours as required
Willingness to travel for client meetings and broker visits throughout the assigned region
Compensation Pay range: $85,000 - $90,000 annually. The actual base pay may be above or below the listed range and will be determined by a number of considerations, including but not limited to complexity, location, scope of the role, and experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one component of Allied World's comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.
Benefits Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.
Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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