Underwriting Practices Analyst-Inland Marine/Sr. Underwriting PracticesAnalyst-Inland Marine - Hybrid
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Insurance
Risk Manager/Analyst, Underwriter
About Us
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Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.
Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
OverviewServes as a subject matter expert for underwriting practices, supporting the LOB Practices Manager and VP, Casualty / Property Underwriting Practices in executing the technical and analytical functions. Assists and at times take the lead in the development, maintenance, and documentation of underwriting guidelines, authority frameworks, and LOB-specific training content. Conducts research and analysis on coverages, trends, and exposures to support guideline recommendations and portfolio performance improvement.
Handles underwriting referrals within assigned authority if needed, supports vendor and tool deployment activities, and contributes to Quality Assurance and Large Loss Review processes. Acts as a technical resource for regional underwriting staff, and supports Segment Managers in strengthening their technical acumen. Develops proficient knowledge of products, coverages, and underwriting requirements through hands‑on analytical work and collaboration with the broader Practices team.
Serves as a consultative resource on operational and regulatory compliance topics and supports vendor and tool deployment for the line of business
All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities- Guideline Creation:
Assists the LOB Practices Manager in developing, documenting, and maintaining underwriting guidelines. Researches coverage questions, analyzes forms and underwriting requirements, and drafts guideline updates for review. Tracks guideline changes and ensures documentation is current and accessible. - Authority Framework Support:
Supports the documentation and maintenance of the authority delegation framework. Monitors authority utilization, identifies areas where authority levels may need adjustment, and provides analysis and recommendations to ensure authority structures appropriately balance profitable growth with risk controls. - Curriculum & Training Content Support:
Creates LOB-specific training curricula and technical content. Works with the LOB Practices Manager and Underwriting Learning & Enablement team to develop educational materials that ensure regional personnel and SBUs have a thorough understanding of underwriting guidelines, issues, and controls. - Underwriting Referrals:
Receives and handles underwriting referrals from the Market Segments team, utilizing developing expertise to advise a solution or course of action in a timely manner. Provides authoritative guidance on large, unique, and complex accounts in support of Corporate UW peers. Works within LOA and confers with the LOB Practices Manager for unusual or complex circumstances. - Portfolio Analysis & Trend Identification:
Supports UW Practices Manager and VP with the ownership of the profit and loss performance. In conjunction with the UW Practices…
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