Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to manage underwriting agencies within an assigned territory and drive new business opportunities.

The Senior Underwriter administers underwriting agencies, completes work in compliance with company underwriting, authority, and pricing standards, and maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. The role is responsible for driving new business opportunities in the territory.

• Write a profitable book of business through solid risk analysis, pricing, and servicing while maintaining compliance with state filings and corporate underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with Underwriting, Sales, and support teams.
• Partner with Territory Management to develop and implement the territory business plan and share accountability with the team in meeting goals.
• Develop, manage, and maintain outside client relationships with limited travel within the territory to meet with assigned agencies and related organizations.
• Actively participate in industry events such as agency or association conventions.
• Exhibit professional, timely, and courteous communication and service to external clients and internal staff.
• Provide pertinent information and guidance to support staff required to process coverage requests in accordance with service guidelines.
• Assist in gathering and communicating competitive information.
• Maintain current knowledge of market trends and demands.
• Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience with and expert technical knowledge of workers compensation, commercial property, casualty, automobile, and umbrella insurance coverage and risk selection, methods, and pricing.
• 5+ years of commercial lines property and casualty experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel including overnight stays within the assigned territory as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data and make an informed, calculated decision.

• CPCU, AU, CIC, or other industry designations preferred.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor individuals of various backgrounds within area of expertise.

AmTrust offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Benefits include:
Medical & Dental Plans
Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
Health Care Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
401k Savings Plans
Paid Time Off

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice.

Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.