Underwriting Specialist​/Underwriting Manager

Underwriting Specialist/Underwriting Manager – Arch Insurance Group Inc.

Join our team as an Underwriter within Arch Alternative Markets, responsible for the technical underwriting, account management, and client management of our casualty group captive programs. We have experienced steady growth of 20% per year, exceeding $1 Billion of GWP, and are seeking dedicated professionals to help us continue this trajectory.

As an Underwriter you will engage clients and internal teams to design and price captive programs that protect against frequency, severity, catastrophic, and credit risk. Your role will encompass the full underwriting lifecycle from risk assessment to bind and ongoing account oversight.

• Technical Underwriting: Solicit and review account information, identify exposures, structure programs, price, and prepare proposals with input from actuarial, credit, and Alt Market teams. Prepare binders and present to managers or insurers.
• Account Management: Oversee pre‑ and post‑bind activities, including policy production, compliance, audits, legal agreements, and TPA coordination. Manage renewals and retention goals, and conduct mid‑term reviews.
• Client Management: Build and maintain relationships with producers and insureds, discuss account issues, uncover needs, and develop strategic selling plans. Generate qualified submissions through networking.
• Administrative: Maintain underwriting and policy file documentation per Arch’s audit process and support ad‑hoc projects as directed.

• Deep knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile coverage forms and endorsements.
• Experience with loss‑sensitive, excess & surplus lines, and (preferred) captive programs, including pricing, expensing, and facultative reinsurance.
• Strong exposure identification and analysis capabilities.
• Cross‑functional knowledge of claims, risk control, audit, accounting, finance, and legal; awareness of regulatory and compliance issues.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Professional designation such as CPCU is a plus.
• 3–5 years underwriting experience, preferably in loss‑sensitive, excess & surplus, or captive markets.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

$125,000 – $145,000 per year + 10% target bonus, with incentive eligibility and potential adjustments based on location, scope, and qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
• Paid time off beginning at 20 days per year, 12 paid company holidays, and 2 paid Volunteer Time Off days.
• Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks.
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Backup child and elder care support.

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