What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Underwriter position at AmTrust Financial?
| Requisition ID | 2024-17989 | Category | Underwriting | Position Type | Regular Full-Time |
The Senior Underwriter will be responsible for the underwriting and servicing of new business for an assigned group of agencies in the Connecticut and Massachusetts region. Maintains effective relationships with agency contacts to ensure accurate information is gathered for risk evaluation and provides consultation on company product and coverage capabilities that positively impacts risk selection. Enables profitable growth with assigned agencies including periodic profitability reviews and the implementation of profit improvement actions. Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.
Those within 50 miles of an AmTrust office are required to abide by a hybrid schedule.
- Develop and maintain strong agency relationships and work closely with Underwriters, Sales, and Management to implement agency plans and share accountability in meeting territory goals.
- Provide support and coaching to the underwriting team and provide leadership on multiple products available to the team in order to quickly and effectively make risk decisions.
- Occasionally participate in industry events and travel to meet with agencies to support relationships as needed.
- Maintain strong product line and industry expertise and stay abreast of changes in markets.
- Other tasks, responsibilities and projects as needed.
- Keeps current with market trends and demands.
- Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5 years of experience in a Commercial Lines multiline underwriting role
- Must have CPP and Workers Compensation underwriting expertise
- Knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures and discipline
- Knowledge of commercial lines products, coverages and pricing practices
- Strong analytical ability and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
