Lead Underwriter - Remote

Agents, brokers and direct customers all buy through our platforms, with policy administration on Guidewire. Founded as a farmers' mutual in 1991, the company is now one of the larger mutual insurers in India. We started in 1991 and have grown to about 9,000 people. Hail season means long days for field adjusters.

About the role:

Joining the Specialty team in New York City. Remote within the region is possible after the first year. The Lead Underwriter - Remote reviews and prices commercial insurance submissions from independent agents and decides what to write, and on what terms.

What you'll be doing:

Refer accounts above your authority with a clear recommendation. Order and review loss runs, inspections, MVRs and financial information. Visit agencies to build relationships and explain our appetite. Follow underwriting guidelines and state filing requirements. Negotiate terms, deductibles and pricing with agents. Re-underwrite renewals for loss trends, exposure changes and rate adequacy.

Qualifications:

7+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience. Strong judgment on risk selection and pricing. Familiar with Guidewire, Duck Creek or a similar policy system. Comfortable negotiating with agents. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management or a related field. Clear written underwriting rationale. Able to travel up to 20% for agency visits.

Salary: $140,000 - $189,000 a year

What you get:

Flexible hours. Home office setup budget. Annual team retreat. Wellness allowance.

Caskridge Mutual provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Caskridge Mutual.