Smith & Wilkinson · 2 days ago
Personal Lines E&S Wholesale Underwriter
Smith & Wilkinson is a successful regional wholesale brokerage that is rapidly expanding their E&S platform. They are seeking an experienced Personal Lines Excess & Surplus Underwriter to grow their E&S personal insurance business in the Southeast, requiring strong relationships with retail agencies and a proven ability to drive revenue.
Responsibilities
Expand E&S personal insurance business in the broader Southeast
Utilize deep experience in E&S personal lines underwriting across various products like HO2, DP1–3, umbrellas, high-net-worth, floaters, and collectibles
Maintain strong relationships with retail agencies in the respective area
Familiarity with binding markets and ability to drive revenue
Opportunity to become a Practice Lead for seasoned candidates leading teams
Qualification
Required
Experience in E&S personal lines underwriting
Ability to drive revenue
Willingness to travel approximately 25% for agency and carrier meetings and industry conferences
Candidates based in Southeastern states (TN, AL, NC, SC, GA, FL)
Preferred
Experience in E&S personal lines underwriting (preferably in coastal areas)
Strong relationships with retail agencies in their respective area
Experience and familiarity with binding markets
Relationships to bring to the table on binding markets
Seasoned experience leading teams and driving revenue
P&C and Surplus Lines license in your home state
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Lucrative, performance-based bonus tied to production and profitability