James River Insurance Company · 23 hours ago
Associate - Senior Underwriter (Excess Casualty)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expJames River Insurance is a leading company in the excess and surplus lines insurance sector, dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial property and casualty customers. The Excess Casualty Underwriter will analyze underwriting data, determine risk acceptance, calculate premiums, and maintain relationships with brokers to achieve business goals.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
Attain quote, premium and division goals as assigned
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
Ability to effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote and bind accounts
Ability to effectively assess risk
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed processes and standard accepted underwriting practices
Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
Proven problem solving and decision making skills
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task
High level of initiative and motivation
Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
Solid customer service and relationship building skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching
Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
Preferred
Industry associated classes or courses
Preferably pursuing courses toward professional designations or continuing education
Professional designation is preferred
Company
James River Insurance Company
James River® is a specialty insurer operating on an Excess & Surplus Lines basis in all fifty states and D.C.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Frank D'Orazio
Chief Executive Officer
James Gunson
Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer
Recent News
2024-12-09
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