TransRe · 18 hours ago
Lead Surplus Underwriter
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expTransRe is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their FAIRCO team in New York City. This role involves underwriting medical malpractice submissions, building broker relationships, and driving growth in the healthcare segment.
InsuranceService Industry
Responsibilities
Underwriting healthcare business in accordance with company underwriting guidelines ensuring sound risk selection and enable profitable growth for the portfolio
Building and maintaining strong relationships with wholesale and retail insurance brokers to deliver customized insurance solutions for diverse healthcare accounts
Partnering with internal teams to drive growth in mental healthcare segment and identify opportunities in additional healthcare classes
Monitoring MPL market trends and jurisdictional developments while executing targeted marketing initiatives to maintain competitive positioning, create new business opportunities, and strengthen FAIRCO’s leadership in the market
Collaborating with Claims, Product Leadership, and Actuarial teams to design and price customized insurance solutions—tailoring limits, coverage, and terms for complex risks requiring flexibility
Promoting company products through marketing efforts, travel, and participation in industry conferences
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience underwriting medical professional liability on excess and surplus lines (E&S)
Proven track record of managing relationships and leveraging established connections with wholesale & retail broker markets
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel for client and broker engagement
Preferred
RPLU designation, a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Incentive pay opportunity
Company
TransRe
TransRe offered clients capacity, expertise and creativity necessary to structure programs across the full spectrum of property.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2012-03-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Ken Brandt
President & CEO
Brian Gallahue
SVP Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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