Underwriter; General Casualty

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James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc., operating on an approved non‑admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs. James River Insurance is committed to a stable and rewarding work environment supported by its Core Values:
Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. The company has been recognized for five consecutive years as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S.

The General Casualty Underwriter will review and analyze underwriting data to determine if risks meet corporate underwriting standards, calculate appropriate premium, and determine proper terms for acceptable risks. The role includes responding to brokers when risks do not meet underwriting guidelines and developing and maintaining profitable business relationships with brokers.

• Continuously exemplify Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication, Teamwork, Innovation, and Customer Service
• Analyze new business opportunities and develop renewal strategies
• Attain quote, premium, and division goals as assigned
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers
• Use critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to negotiate with brokers on placements
• Travel to meet with brokers within assigned territory at least three times per year
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Effectively and properly select, evaluate, model, determine coverage, rate, document, quote, and bind accounts
• Assess risk accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently or in a team environment to complete assignments within prescribed processes and standard underwriting practices
• Solid knowledge of underwriting philosophy and techniques
• Proven problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Multi‑tasking ability
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
• Solid customer service and relationship‑building skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet research

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Industry‑associated classes or courses preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of related underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
• Preferably pursuing coursework toward professional designations or continuing education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience, preferably in Excess and Surplus lines
• Professional designation preferred

Please note that this position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future H‑1B sponsorship.