E&S Specialty Underwriting Team Leader

Our client is a highly respected, A rated specialty insurance organization seeking an Excess & Surplus Specialty Lines Team Leader to lead a growing underwriting team within its Binding Authority division.

• Lead and mentor a team of E&S brokerage underwriters
• Review and guide underwriting decisions across new and renewal business
• Ensure compliance with binding authority agreements and delegated underwriting standards
• Partner with underwriters on complex risks and pricing strategies
• Manage and grow key agency relationships
• Track market trends, pricing shifts, and emerging opportunities
• Support strategic growth initiatives within specialty product lines
• Travel with team members to develop agency relationships

• Fast-paced, specialty product lines (wind, fire, deductible buybacks, contingency)
• Strong exposure to Lloyd’s markets and delegated authority structures
• Clear leadership path and visibility to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape team performance and culture

• E&S underwriting experience (carrier, MGA, or wholesale broker)
• Exposure to binding authority / delegated underwriting (preferred)
• Familiarity with Lloyd’s marketplace (preferred)
• Leadership experience OR clear leadership potential
• Strong relationship-building and decision-making skills

Underwriter

Commercial Underwriter

E&S Underwriter

Broker

Broage Underwriter

Excess & Surplus

E&S Underwriting

Binding Authority

Delegated Authority

Lloyd’s Cover holder

MGA Underwriting

Wholesale Broker Underwriter

Specialty Lines Underwriter

Wind Coverage

CAT Property

Fire Risk

Deductible Buyback

Contingency Insurance

Event Cancellation

Team Lead

Underwriting Manager

Assistant Manager

Supervisor

Player Coach

Manager

Supervisor

Team Leader

Underwriter

Commercial Insurance

ASLI