ICW Group · 5 hours ago
Executive Underwriter (Excess Casualty)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $273K/yr
7+ years expICW Group is a well-established insurance company that has been in business for over 50 years. They are seeking an Executive Underwriter for Excess Casualty to develop and maintain broker relationships, drive profitable growth, and underwrite complex casualty risks within the Excess & Surplus marketplace.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Underwrite and price Excess Casualty deals in accordance with ICW Specialty’s guidelines, appetite, and profitability goals
Evaluate complex risks, policy forms, and coverage structures across industries
Manage underwriting workflow, from initial submission to quote, bind, and policy issuance
Ensure compliance with underwriting governance, audits, and regulatory requirements
Build, maintain, and expand relationships with wholesale brokers across key territories
Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for wholesale partners, delivering responsive service and tailored solutions
Collaborate with distribution leadership to identify high-value broker partnerships and geographic growth opportunities
Represent ICW Specialty at broker meetings, industry events, and conferences, promoting the company’s brand and market presence
Continually evaluates and executes the ICW value proposition when soliciting and developing excess casualty opportunities
Manage a personal book of business with accountability for profitability and growth
Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed
Contribute to portfolio balance across industry segments, attachment points, and geographic distribution
Partner with actuarial and product leadership teams to ensure adequate pricing, risk selection, and capacity deployment
Work closely with underwriting assistants, operations, and other underwriters to ensure efficiency and consistency
Share market insights and competitive intelligence with leadership to refine strategy and appetite
Model ICW’s cultural values of collaboration, accountability, inclusivity, and growth mindset
Mentor junior underwriters and colleagues, contributing to team learning and development
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree required
Minimum 7-10 years of underwriting experience, with at least 5 years focused on Excess Casualty within the E&S marketplace
Insurance certifications, i.e. CPCU, highly desired
Deep knowledge of wholesale broker distribution and strong existing broker relationships
Proven track record of profitably underwriting complex casualty risks across middle market and large account segments
Strong technical skills in coverage, forms, and risk analysis
Familiarity with reinsurance structures and their impact on underwriting strategy
Production-Oriented: Balances underwriting discipline with a proactive sales mindset
Broker-Focused: Builds trust and long-term partnerships within the wholesale channel
Accountable: Owns decisions and outcomes with integrity and transparency
Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and functions to achieve collective success
Innovative: Identifies creative solutions to complex risks and evolving client needs
Growth Mindset: Committed to continuous improvement and learning in a dynamic market
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
401K retirement plans and company match
Bonus potential for all positions
Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year)
11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Support you 100%
Company
ICW Group
ICW Group Insurance Companies is a top-tier, national, multi-line Property & Casualty insurance company, providing comprehensive coverage to safeguard our customers’ world.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Rob deViere
Vice President, Head of Distribution & Marketing
Iva Yuan
Chief Actuary, Head of Reserving, Pricing and Product
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2025-10-09
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