Senior Underwriter (Excess and Umbrella Insurance)

Job Title:                   Senior Excess and Umbrella Brokerage Underwriter

Location:                   Red Bank, NJ

Compensation:         DOE

Job ID:                      DM-179-09

Reports to:                Regional Manager

Job Summary:

Underwrite and control excess brokerage underwriting in our client's Northeast Region to include reviewing, analyzing, accepting, and declining risks to ensure profitability.  Communicate with underwriting management and national casualty 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 Team Leader and the Regional President.   Participate in audits and/or underwriting meetings as required.

Desired Background:

• Minimum 10 years current excess underwriting expertise in surplus lines. 
• Proven, recent expertise in highly complex excess 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.

                                     Respond to david (at) therivergroupinc (dot) com

About The River Group

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- After your resume is submitted to the company you will be assisted in every way possible throughout the recruiting process, including preparation for the telephone and personal interview, gathering references, evaluating offers, and managing the negotiations.