Professional Liability – E&O Underwriter

AmTrust is looking for Lawyers Professional Liability Underwriting candidates with a strong background, leadership potential and a track record of underwriting execution.  This position will be evaluating individual risk quality and establishing the pricing strategy for program business within the authority delegated.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate professional liability insurance risks presented to determine eligibility, profitability and desirability, to determine acceptance or rejection and established pricing of risks.
• Candidates must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as having experience with meeting deadlines.
• Gather and analyze relevant information to establish the risk profile and ensure that each risk is appropriately classified and priced.
• Communicates in a positive manner to contribute to a cohesive work environment.
• Underwrite renewal business according to current underwriting approach and philosophy in a service oriented environment, ensuring high renewal retention.
• Analyze new business for risk profitability as determined by a review of underwriting, claims and financial data.
• Protects the confidentiality of information learned by performing the duties of the position.
• Accountable for all facets of new business and renewal handling with a strong emphasis on new business production underwriting in the area of Professional Liability.
• Actively participate in client meetings as required
• Meet regularly with assigned Professional Liability brokers; Identify and establish new relationships with PL brokers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree -
• 5 plus years of underwriting Professional Liability
• Knowledge in A&E (Architects & Engineers), LPL (Lawyers), APL (Accountants)
• Must have solid technical product knowledge and good wholesale broker relationships
• Responsible for both new and renewal business
• Candidate will have new business budge target of $1.5m on annual basis
• Detail oriented; Attention to quality/accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflows efficiently
• Professional demeanor in verbal and written communications internally and externally
• Excellent reputation and proven accomplishments in Professional Liability industry.
• Experience with Lawyer’s professional liability underwriting is desired.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities.  Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.