Executive Underwriter, Property

The Commercial Insurance Division is seeking to fill an Property Underwriter position in Milwaukee. The primary focus of the position will be Monoline Property, Builders Risk, and various other coverages for a wide variety of customer types. The underwriter’s primary focus will be new business production, while managing an existing renewal book.

• Drive financial performance of a Commercial book of business comprised of Monoline Property in Milwaukee and the Midwest region.
• Underwrite and negotiate a portfolio of Commercial business in various industries with responsibilities for new and renewal business.
• Meet or exceed financial goals including rate, growth, profit, retention, and new business
• Predominately responsible for account solicitation, risk selection and analysis, pricing and sales of core commercial products and services for new and existing customers
• Participate in cross-sell initiatives within Commercial Insurance to expand product offerings to current clients
• Meet with new and renewal customers and agents/brokers to negotiate coverage, price, financial terms and service delivery
• Build relationship with agents/brokers to meet or exceed financial goals and create effective business plans for assigned agents/brokers and territory
• Work collaboratively and effectively with a team of underwriters, underwriting associates, customer service representatives, claims examiners, and loss control representatives
• Utilize agency travel to help build a robust property prospect pipeline.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 1- 3 years of experience in property underwriting, preferably in the wholesale or middle market sector.
• Strong knowledge of property insurance products, coverage options, and underwriting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and make sound decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• The career band and level for this position will be flexible based on the candidate’s experience.