James River Insurance Company · 1 day ago
Associate - Senior Underwriter (Excess Casualty)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expJames River Insurance Company is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. seeking an Excess Casualty Underwriter responsible for analyzing underwriting data and developing relationships with brokers. The role involves ensuring risks meet corporate standards, calculating premiums, and maintaining profitable business relationships.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
Ability to effectively assess risk
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
Proven problem solving and decision making skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task
High level of initiative and motivation
Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
Solid customer service and relationship building skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching
Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship
Preferred
Industry associated classes or courses preferred
Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education
Professional designation is preferred
Company
James River Insurance Company
James River® is a specialty insurer operating on an Excess & Surplus Lines basis in all fifty states and D.C.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Frank D'Orazio
Chief Executive Officer
James Gunson
Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer
Recent News
2024-12-09
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