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Skyward Specialty Insurance · 18 hours ago

Senior Underwriter - Crane & Rigging

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $185K/yr

10+ years exp

Skyward Specialty Insurance is seeking a top tier Sr. Underwriter to manage the administration of a profitable book of Crane & Rigging risks. The role involves underwriting new and renewal business while managing assigned accounts and ensuring profitable underwriting results.

InsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Gathers information from retail agents, wholesale brokers, and Underwriting Assistants in order to determine the degree of risk by examining applications, inspection reports, and historical loss information

Evaluates applicant factors by reviewing supplemental applications and loss control information against other external or proprietary underwriting sources and guidelines

Determines terms, conditions, and complex rating plans which generate a profit for the Company while meeting the needs of the customer

Understand loss trends, loss triangles and rate making

Properly classifying and pricing risks as well as evaluating commercial business for risk acceptability and renewal retention

Promote a culture of personal responsibility/accountability and open communications

Ensure fair and ethical policies and practices in all relationships and operations

Keep informed of industry issues and insurance marketplace news that would contribute to the success of the company’s goals and objectives

Qualification

Underwriting experienceCrane & Rigging knowledgeCPCU certificationRisk assessmentAnalytical skillsPC software proficiencyAI utilizationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 10 years underwriting experience, preferably with at least 3 years in the Crane & Rigging Sector OR

A minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience in the Construction Sector

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, agents, and vendors

Ability to utilize PC software and proprietary company systems

Embrace the use of AI in both workflow and decision making

Ability to project a warm and friendly manner in all business contacts and maintain a professional relationship with fellow workers, agency contacts, and the general public

Preferred

Professional designation is preferred (CPCU, CRIS)

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition and professional certification assistance

401k savings

Elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Child bonding leave

Other employee assistance programs

Company

Skyward Specialty Insurance

Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial P&C products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis.

Founded in 2006

Houston, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees