E&S Property Underwriter
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity
We are currently partnered with a growing, entrepreneurial MGA looking to add an E&S Property Underwriter to their team in Texas. This is a strong opportunity to join a nimble platform with established carrier relationships, a collaborative underwriting environment, and a clear path for growth.
This role will focus on underwriting complex non-admitted property risks, with an emphasis on production, broker relationship management, and portfolio profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite and price E&S property risks, including CAT-exposed business (wind, hail, wildfire, etc.)
- Handle new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements across a variety of property classes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners
- Evaluate risk characteristics, exposures, and coverage structures to make sound underwriting decisions
- Manage a profitable book of business with a focus on growth and retention
- Collaborate with internal teams (actuarial, claims, leadership) on underwriting strategy and appetite
- Stay up to date on market conditions, pricing trends, and competitor activity
Qualifications
- 2+ years of commercial property underwriting experience, ideally within the E&S market
- Experience underwriting CAT-exposed property risks preferred
- Background working within an MGA, carrier, or wholesale/binding authority environment
- Strong broker-facing and production-oriented mindset
- Ability to analyze risk and make independent underwriting decisions
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
What's Offered
- Competitive base salary + bonus structure
- Opportunity to join a growing MGA with strong market backing
- Autonomy in underwriting and book development
- Collaborative, high-growth team environment
- Hybrid flexibility in the Dallas area