Westfield Specialty
Senior Underwriter, Wholesale Cyber and E&O Liability
Westfield Specialty, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Underwriters are responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, gross written premium, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business, implementing proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential clients. This position would be located in either Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA and will report directly into AVP, Head of Wholesale Cyber Liability.
Growing and managing a portfolio of profitable wholesale business focused on providing Cyber Liability & Technology and Miscaellanous Errors & Omissions coverage.Compliance with underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures to align with all underwriting and administrative guidelinesGeneral underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorizationsSeek input from Actuarial Department to set process specific accounts when appropriateLiaise with Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns, which could potentially affect profitabilityMarketing - attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable. Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operationsStay current with respect to major industry issues and developmentsProvide specific reports as needed by senior staff
4-year college degree requiredMinimum 3 years underwriting experience; wholesale experience strongly preferredSolid Writing and Communication SkillsExcellent organizational skills, and ability to multi-taskAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to travelMust be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to constructive feedbackAbility to be onsite in office 4 days week, where applicable
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.Westfield Specialty is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.#wsp
Growing and managing a portfolio of profitable wholesale business focused on providing Cyber Liability & Technology and Miscaellanous Errors & Omissions coverage.Compliance with underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures to align with all underwriting and administrative guidelinesGeneral underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorizationsSeek input from Actuarial Department to set process specific accounts when appropriateLiaise with Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns, which could potentially affect profitabilityMarketing - attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable. Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operationsStay current with respect to major industry issues and developmentsProvide specific reports as needed by senior staff
4-year college degree requiredMinimum 3 years underwriting experience; wholesale experience strongly preferredSolid Writing and Communication SkillsExcellent organizational skills, and ability to multi-taskAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to travelMust be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to constructive feedbackAbility to be onsite in office 4 days week, where applicable
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.Westfield Specialty is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.#wsp