Canopius Group · 19 hours ago
Executive Underwriting
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expCanopius Group is seeking an Executive Underwriter to develop personal relationships and underwriting skills essential for expanding their US property distribution. The role involves underwriting new and renewal business, maintaining broker relationships, and engaging in production trips to enhance the company's presence in the market.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Underwrite, grow and maintain the portfolio with the backbone of the book being superior accounts that enjoy premium service levels in recognition of their top tier status
Laser focus on profitable underwriting that will complement the current portfolio, including adherence to the Canopius Property view of risk guidelines
Maintain existing broker relationships as well as develop new key relationships for the Open Market Property team
Develop new business opportunities and cultivate key client relationships critical to the on-going success of the business
Engage in production trips across the U.S. expanding Canopius’ reach and promoting its growing & lasting presence as a go-to Property market in the States
Be an active participant in the Property Insurance Industry, partaking in educational & social events, and taking leadership positions when possible
Maintain consistent communication and contact with brokers, via phone calls, weekly lunches, & industry meet-ups
Engage consistently with Canopius Distribution team and external broker distribution teams for pipelining and regional growth initiatives
Work closely with underwriters within your team for training, underwriting, marketing, risk selection, and pricing
Ability to communicate at a high level both written and verbal and work in a collaborative environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of five to seven years working in the Property Open Market insurance business as an underwriter or broker
Ability & willingness to travel domestically & abroad for work
Effective analytical skills
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Confident decision-making skills
Self-motivated
Preferred
Insurance or business degree
Insurance Certifications such as the AMIM and/or CPCU designations
Company
Canopius Group
We are Canopius, a global specialty and Property & Casualty (re)insurer with offices in the UK, the US, Bermuda, Singapore and Australia.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
2025-06-11Secondary Market
2019-11-04Corporate Round
2017-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Coleman Johnson
Chief Underwriting Officer, US and Bermuda
Lisa Davis
President and Chief Underwriting Officer
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