Paragon Insurance · 16 hours ago
Renewal Underwriter, Casualty E&S
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expParagon Insurance is one of the fastest growing MGAs in the country, dedicated to diversity and agility. The Renewal Underwriter – Casualty E&S is responsible for managing, underwriting, and renewing a portfolio of casualty business within the Excess & Surplus lines market, focusing on risk evaluation, pricing, and relationship management.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Underwrite and manage renewal submissions for E&S casualty business, including primary general liability and excess casualty
Analyze risk exposures, loss history, financial, and policy terms to make sound underwriting decisions
Price renewals in accordance with underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and portfolio objectives
Drive retention while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability
Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers, MGAs, and internal stakeholders
Communicate underwriting decisions, coverage terms, and appetite clearly and professionally
Ensure underwriting files are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and other internal teams to monitor portfolio performance and trends
Stay informed on E&S casualty market conditions, pricing trends, and emerging risks
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of underwriting experience in Excess & Surplus Lines casualty
Strong analytical, pricing, and risk evaluation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage renewals and broker relationships effectively
Ability to make independent underwriting decisions within delegated authority
Experience underwriting both primary and excess casualty
Preferred
Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, or ARM
Experience with complex casualty risks and layered programs
Familiarity with E&S underwriting systems and workflow tool
Benefits
Comprehensive health care coverage
A 401k plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Paragon Insurance
Founded in 2014 and located in Avon, Connecticut, Paragon differentiates itself from the growing crowd of MGAs by delivering stable, unique programs through a narrow distribution model, driving value to both retail brokers and carrier/reinsurance partners.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ron Ganiats
Chief Executive Officer
Maheswaran Sudagar
EVP, Chief Actuary
Recent News
2025-08-29
2025-05-07
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