Underwriting Specialist​/Underwriting Manager

Underwriting Specialist/Underwriting Manager at Arch Insurance Group Inc.

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As an Underwriter within Arch Alternative Markets, you will manage technical underwriting, account, and client management of our casualty group captive programs. We have grown steadily 20% per year, exceeded $1 Billion GWP, and are looking for more team members.

• Technical Underwriting – solicit and review new and renewal account information to evaluate risk, identify exposures, assess insurance and financial risk, structure appropriate captive programs, underwrite, price, prepare proposals within authority and collaborate with Arch Actuarial, Credit, and Alt Market teams. Prepare program binders and present to captive managers/producers. Coordinate all administrative duties related to existing and prospective accounts.
• Account Management – quarterback pre‑ and post‑bind activities including policy production, compliance, audits, adjustments, legal agreements, receipt of collateral, TPA coordination, and other related items. Manage renewal and retention processes to achieve targeted retention and price change goals. Initiate, coordinate, and conduct a mid‑term account review.
• Client Management – develop and maintain relationships with producers and insureds to achieve overall production and profitability goals. Meet with producers and insureds to discuss individual account issues, uncover critical customer needs and financial buying characteristics. Develop a strategic plan for positioning and selling Arch at both the producer and insured level. Engage and introduce other team members or management as appropriate.
• Administrative – maintain all underwriting and policy file documentation in compliance with Arch’s internal audit process. Complete ad‑hoc projects as assigned by management.

• Understanding and knowledge of Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile coverage forms and endorsements, with the ability to tailor to captive program design.
• Thorough understanding of loss‑sensitive programs, excess & surplus lines programs.
• Basic understanding of captive programs (products, pricing, actuarial loss projecting, retention, aggregate setting, limit profiles, credit risk, reinsurance).
• Exposure identification and analysis skills.
• Cross‑functional generalist knowledge of claims, risk control, audit, premium accounting, finance, legal, and regulatory compliance issues.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training required.
• CPCU or other similar designation a plus.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years underwriting experience and/or experience in the Loss‑Sensitive, Excess & Surplus marketplace, or captive insurance marketplace.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Established broker or captive program relationships not necessary.

Base salary range: $125,000 – $145,000 per year + 10% target bonus. Position is incentive eligible.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through a comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) with generous matching, 20 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer, basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long‑Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave up to 10 weeks, Student Loan Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care, and more.

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn’t the right fit but you’re interested in working for Arch, create a job alert.