Our client, a company that open their doors in 2020 to offer products to the changing complexity of the domestic and international marketplace and is financially backed by to major insurance entities, are looking to add underwriting talent to their Los Angeles region.
They are looking for a Senior Underwriter who will be responsible for underwriting commercial accounts (GL, Auto, Property, workers compensation and foreign package). These individuals will work with agents to develop new business opportunities, with marketable rates and coverages based on the account needs and market conditions.
Main Responsibilities:
- Profitably producing and underwriting insurance business within the level of authority.
- Negotiating pricing and conditions with brokers, in line with underwriting guidelines
- Liaison with brokers, clients, and carriers as needed and providing superior customer service to brokers and clients
- Acting as the primary contact for medium / large size clients
- Attending meetings with brokers and clients and taking an active role in putting forward new ideas to meet needs
Ideal candidates will have:
- Bachelor’s degree. Preferred majors: risk management and insurance, economics, business, finance, accounting, mathematics
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years' experience underwriting in commercial lines – multi-line and/or package accounts.
- Experience in middle to large sized accounts
- Existing national broker relationships.
- Knowledge of the insurance market both at national and international level
- Self-motivated, self-confident; able to work as part of a team and on his/her own initiative.
- Calm and organized approach to meet business needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Capacity of tracking and completing multiple requests in a dynamic, international environment
- Strong computer technical acumen with expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office
- International experience is a plus
