Underwriting Specialist - E&S

Underwriting Specialist – E&S

PURE Insurance – Underwriting Team, reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager. Primary goal:
Profitably grow an E&S book of business by partnering with brokers and working with colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Business Management:
  Planning and budgeting for the book, tracking and reporting performance, analyzing market conditions and competitive landscape.
• Broker Partnership:
  Developing, maintaining, and managing key broker relationships; creating strategies and goals, tracking progress, positioning PURE within brokers, including:
  • Deliver exceptional, timely, complete and accurate service to brokers.
  • Develop trusted, respected and lasting relationships.
  • Work with brokers to craft best solutions for their clients.
  • Share knowledge and best practices.
  • Underwrite empathetically at all times.
• Underwriting Execution:
  Responsible for new and renewal underwriting execution, selecting risks aligned with PURE’s E&S strategy and guidelines, operating within authority and documentation guidelines, following up on accounts and closing new business.
• Underwriting Referrals:
  Deliver excellent referral service to junior Underwriters and assist in their development.
• Franchise Management:
  Command of book of E&S business, identify and address profitability and growth issues, implement effective profit improvement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 7 years high net worth underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and product‑specific knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in sales and marketing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external partners, including brokers.
• Experience developing and executing marketing plans and prospects.
• Creative and adaptable in a changing business environment.
• Sound, balanced, and timely decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business‑related software.

Base salary: $95,000 – $115,000 (full‑time). Compensation varies based on skills, experience, geography, and market data.

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