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Arch Insurance Group Inc. · 1 day ago

Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market Solutions

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $192K/yr

4+ years exp

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is a company that promotes progress and inspires clients through collaboration and innovation. They are seeking an Underwriting Specialist to underwrite profitable new and renewal business, manage large accounts, and develop strong relationships with brokers and clients.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage assigned broker portfolio of accounts to achieve efficient returns of profitability and growth

Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom line targets

Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers

Proactively manage capacity

Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modeling and interpretation of scenarios (for relevant LoBs)

Specialist / Technical Expert in Product Line within Middle Market Business

Underwrite International Insurance Programs (for relevant LoBs)

Underwrite in line with LoB governance framework - e.g. Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles

Ensure placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance prior to policy inception

File maintenance – ensure file is established (whether electronic or paper) and maintained for each risk and transaction handled

Proactively develop relationships with brokers and agents assigned within the territory to either pursue new business acquisition and / or large renewal retention

Acquisition of new business and retention of existing business including client and broker negotiations

Training, developing and coaching of less experienced staff (including Underwriters)

Manage complex referrals from underwriters and spokes and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate

Delegate work as appropriate

Positively represent Arch externally to the market

Proactively drive involvement of functional areas in Underwriting process, including e.g. MMC, ARC, Claims, Operations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers)

Qualification

Commercial Property & Casualty UnderwritingRisk AssessmentPricingMarket ManagementContract DraftingInterpretationPolicy ManagementAnalytical SkillsInfluencing SkillsIT Skills (Office applications)Professional insurance qualificationCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of 4+ years or Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriting experience

Recognized established relationships with brokers at peer group level and within market

Specialized understanding of regional / local insurance markets and competitor landscape

Good understanding of legal and regulatory framework

Undergraduate degree required

Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g. CPCU) is preferred

Preferred

Middle Market experience is preferred

Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration is preferred

Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g. CPCU) is preferred

Benefits

Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

A competitive 401k with generous matching

PTO beginning at 20 days per year

Up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks

Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Backup Child and Elder Care

Company

Arch Insurance Group Inc.

Arch Insurance Group Inc., a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), is a market-leading specialty insurer.

Founded in 2002

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://insurance.archgroup.com

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