Excess and Surplus Lines Property Underwriter

National leader in E&S Property Program Business is seeking a top notch Senior Property Underwriter with experience handling Habitational accounts and ability to generate new business through Retail Brokerage Channel. Ideally person will be based in California, Southern or Northern.

• Minimum of 3 years of high-level E&S Property (Habitational) underwriting experience;
  Wholesale or Program experience preferred but open to those with strong carrier underwriting backgrounds as well.
• Bachelor's degree, strong preference for a degree with a field-related major/concentration
• Training and development of staff
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Willingness to travel, to visit the Retain Agency base, primarily on the West Coast.

• P&L accountability for premium, profitability, growth, and retention results within assigned territory.
• Overseeing the underwriting quality standards of employees.
• Includes ensuring appropriate file documentation is being maintained relating to the final underwriting decision.
• Partners with teams to develop a plan for managing and prospecting business writing.
• Manages execution of underwriting strategies and holds the team accountable for implementation.
• Develops and executes effective strategies to generate profitable business growth.
• Collaborates with the branch, peers, and E&S Property management on new business and retention opportunities.
• Ownership of broker/agency relationships, including delivering high-level expectations.
• Leads and/or participates in agency analysis and planning.
• Develops and executes an effective agency strategy to grow the business.
• Gathers pertinent competitive information to assist in product development recommendations.