Financial Products Underwriter

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Executive Liability is committed to serving its customers with industry-leading expertise and quality management liability products. Our experienced team of underwriters, claims attorneys and marketing professionals work hand-in-hand to deliver effective solutions for public, private and nonprofit clients

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The Executive Liability Division is seeking an Underwriter who will work on ­­­the Public Company  Underwriting team. The role of the Underwriter is to market, underwrite and produce profitable business. The Underwriter will perform a detailed financial and market analysis of publicly traded and large private companies. The Underwriter must have the ability to relate to people easily in order to develop effective customer partnerships. This position is remote, however the candidate must live in either New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut and must be willing to commute into Manhattan to market and attend broker and client meetings. Office space is available in Manhattan to accommodate the Underwriter.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for an assigned book of business in which account information is evaluated, underwritten and priced within authority guidelines. Has responsibility for risk selection/rejection, retention, growth and profitability within scope of authority and per divisional objectives.

• The position requires the ability to assess private and public company management liability risks. You will be tasked to review applications, audited financial statements, publicly available information and other supporting details. Based on the determination of risk levels, the underwriter is tasked with making recommendation on pricing, terms and conditions.

• Maintains a high level of customer service. Communicates directly with brokers and Insureds. Promptly issues quotes, policies and endorsements.

• Proactively develops and maintains strong broker relationships.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

• Prior experience is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or other Business related field, inclusive of financial statement analysis skills.

• High level of organizational skills, ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to leverage customer relationships, and for marketing products and services.

• Able to work autonomously.

• Must be open to future travel.

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Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.