AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Senior Underwriter - E&S
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expAmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for their E&S Insurance Services. This role involves underwriting and managing a portfolio of hard to place liability risks, focusing on new business development, risk analysis, pricing, and contract negotiation to maintain a profitable portfolio.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a solid flow of new business opportunities, identifying opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources. Position has direct responsibility for broker development and management within a book of business
Develop risk pricing by analyzing exposures, claims experience, utilizing pricing tools and worksheets, comparison to similar risks, as well as experience in underwriting exposures pertaining to individual risks, for new accounts within assigned portfolio and authority level
Consistently achieve budgeted financial results (premium, loss ratio, retention, commissions, pricing, new business, premium collection, and expense management) as established for individual portfolios
Identify and take corrective action and/or collaborate with the appropriate area within the organization based on individual risk characteristics identified through broker reviews, large loss analysis, risk control, etc
Insure compliance with underwriting strategies and regulatory requirements
Remain current on legal and regulatory changes and claim development in order to contribute to unit product development and portfolio decisions
Provide responsive service to brokers by delivering timely and accurate quotes and endorsements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of E&S (excess & surplus lines experience) writing medium to high hazard general liability insurance
Knowledge of ISO coverage forms
Individual account underwriting is required for hazard analysis, rating, pricing, and form selection
Knowledge of industry standard company forms is required to properly underwrite risk
Build and maintain a solid flow of new business opportunities, identifying opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources
Develop risk pricing by analyzing exposures, claims experience, utilizing pricing tools and worksheets, comparison to similar risks
Consistently achieve budgeted financial results (premium, loss ratio, retention, commissions, pricing, new business, premium collection, and expense management) as established for individual portfolios
Identify and take corrective action and/or collaborate with the appropriate area within the organization based on individual risk characteristics identified through broker reviews, large loss analysis, risk control, etc
Insure compliance with underwriting strategies and regulatory requirements
Remain current on legal and regulatory changes and claim development in order to contribute to unit product development and portfolio decisions
Provide responsive service to brokers by delivering timely and accurate quotes and endorsements
Preferred
Minimum of 7 years of Liability underwriting experience preferred; high-hazard, complex risks, or E&S underwriting experience highly desired with a focus on construction, products liability, hospitality and distressed premises risks
BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent in experience
CPCU or other related Insurance Designation(s) preferred
Knowledge of commercial Excess and Surplus lines risk, classification, pricing and coverage options with adherence to applicable statutory compliance issues and corporate guidelines
Able to understand and execute to strategic priorities including; pricing strategy, agent strategy, rate strategy, underwriting appetite, limit management and mix of business
Strong knowledge of the E & S external market and demonstrated marketing and business development experience within the wholesale distribution channel
Benefits
Medical & Dental Plans
Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
Health Care Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
401k Savings Plans
Paid Time Off
Company
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multinational property and casualty insurance company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
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Daniel Pacicco
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Carl Canales
Executive Vice President - North American Field Operations
Recent News
2025-11-07
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