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Hamilton · 3 hours ago

Executive Underwriter & Team Lead, General Casualty

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Hamilton is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company seeking an Executive Underwriter & Team Lead for their General Casualty team. The role involves underwriting complex submissions, managing a team of underwriters, and establishing relationships with wholesale brokers to drive profitability and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Underwrite challenging and complex new and renewal submissions within underwriting guidelines and make sound risk decisions that balance our growth and profitability targets

Active involvement in the marketing of Hamilton and our General Casualty Division while working to establish relationships with wholesale brokers

Drive the general use of technology to produce superior profit and establish an ease-of-doing business reputation with our appointed trading partners

Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with our coverage-focused underwriting strategies

Market our insurance products through various communications channels and occasional business travel

Establish and monitor key performance metrics to ensure best-in-class operating effectiveness

Establish and maintain underwriting standards and discipline to ensure the delivery of profitable results

Monitor key metrics and ratios with an eye on efficiency and profitability

Train and mentor new underwriters

Ensures team compliance with applicable letters of underwriting authority and compliance with applicable state rules and regulations

Participate in special projects and corporate initiatives

Qualification

General Casualty underwritingManagement experienceRelationship buildingTechnical knowledgeCPCU designationAnalytical skillsCustomer service focusCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

An established underwriter with underwriting experience handling General Casualty lines

Strong technical knowledge of General Casualty exposures and coverage, with the ability to further develop themselves and mentor the wider team as the book grows

Management experience or an interest to develop/build management skills

Existing relationships within the wholesale broker community and the demonstrated ability to build effective relationships

Strong internal and external communication skills, both verbal and written

Keen attention to detail, sharp analytical competence, and advanced problem-solving skills

Acute focus on customer service to meet and exceed our best-in-class service

Ability to travel from time to time to promote our corporate interests