Professional Liability Underwriter

General Comments     
The company: This is an A rated, very financially solid insurance company that offers a lot of opportunity for career growth.  It provides a very team oriented culture as well. The atmosphere is one where you are able to reach your personal potential. They are commited to your success, and regard honesty and fairness with high regard. You will have the ability to make decisions or alter your course quickly, and thrive in a spontaneous, flexible culture which is respectful of authority, without beauracracy.

Desired Background:

• Minimum 6 years professional liability underwriting expertise in surplus lines.


• Proven, recent expertise in professional liability brokerage underwriting.


• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of progression of positions of increasing responsibility.


• Four year college degree and/or CPCU or similar designation preferred.


• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.


• PC literate with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Strong analytical and organizational skills.


• Must be a team player that enjoys a flexible and spontaneous business environment.


• Up to 25% travel.

Job Summary:

• Underwrite and control allied health /medical malpractice brokerage, A&E, Lawyers, Technology, and misc. E&O underwriting in the Northeast Region to include reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining risks to ensure profitability.


• Communicate with underwriting management and product line leader on individual accounts, current and proposed producers, and make recommendations concerning operations, systems and procedures when appropriate.


• Underwrite and select new business that will produce an underwriting profit. Review submissions and identify exposure and risk from information provided. Review terms, conditions and pricing.


• Underwrite renewal business and handle related servicing.


• Implement corrective measures on renewal accounts as needed.


• Provide training or technical assistance to department underwriting staff. Monitor producers for profitability and production.


• Market products to producers by coordinating marketing plan with the Marketing VP.


• Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.