Underwriting Specialist​/Underwriting Manager

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As an Underwriter within Arch Alternative Markets, this position is responsible for the technical underwriting, account management and client management of our casualty group captive programs.

• Technical Underwriting – Solicits and reviews new and renewal account information required to evaluate a risk. Identifies all potential exposures and hazards in relation to coverage requested and individual and program risk characteristics. Assesses insurance and related financial risk in order to structure appropriate captive programs to effectively protect against frequency, severity, catastrophic and credit risk. Engages other internal resources as necessary.
  
  Underwrites, prices and prepares proposals within authority and with necessary input of Arch Actuarial, Credit and Alt Market team. Prepares program binders and presents to captive manager/producer and/or prospective insured. Coordinates all administrative duties related to existing and prospective accounts.
• Account Management – Quarterbacks all pre and post bind activities including policy production, compliance issues, audits and adjustments, legal agreements, receipt of collateral, legal agreement execution, TPA coordination and any other related items. Takes responsibility to deliver promised service to customers. Responsible for renewal and retention management and manages the renewal process to achieve targeted retention and price change goals. Initiates, coordinates and conducts a mid‑term account review.
• Client Management – Develops and maintains relationships with producers and insureds to achieve overall production and profitability goals. Meets with producers and insureds to discuss individual account issues, uncover critical customer needs and financial buying characteristics. Develops a strategic plan for positioning and selling Arch at both the producer and the insured level. Engages and introduces other team members or management team as appropriate.
  
  Develops and maintains relationships with producers to generate a flow of qualified submissions.
• Administrative – Responsible for all underwriting and policy file documentation which is in compliance with Arch's internal audit process. Completes ad‑hoc projects as assigned by management.

• Understanding and knowledge of the intent, scope and purpose of the Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile coverage forms and endorsements with the ability to tailor to the sold captive program design.
• Possess a thorough understanding of loss‑sensitive programs, excess & surplus lines programs.
• Experience with captive programs is desired, but not required. This would include products, pricing, expensing, actuarial loss‑projecting techniques, retention and aggregate setting, limit profiles, ALAE, credit risk, and effective utilization of facultative reinsurance.
• Understanding and knowledge of exposure identification and analysis.
• Possess a cross‑functional generalist knowledge of other disciplines including claims, risk control, audit, premium accounting, finance and legal. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.
• CPCU or other similar designation a plus.
• 3 to 5 years underwriting experience and/or experience in the Loss‑Sensitive, Excess & Surplus marketplace, or captive insurance marketplace.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Established broker or captive program relationships not necessary.

Base salary: $125,000 – $145,000 per year + 10% target bonus.

Additional compensation may include short‑ and long‑term incentives. Final payout will depend on factors such as location, scope and responsibilities, qualifications, talent availability and business needs.

• Comprehensive medical plans, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year; 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Off.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long‑Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave up to 10 weeks.
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Backup Child and Elder Care.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Finance and Sales
• Industry: Insurance
• Location:
  
  Louisiana, United States