Lead Underwriter - San Diego California

Company: Aegis General Insurance Agency
Location: San Diego, California
Posted On: 04/18/2024

Position/Title: Lead MPL Underwriter- RemoteK2 Professional Lawyers-Division, Aegis General insurance Agency, Inc, wholly owned by K2 Insurance Services, LLC ("K2"), is seeking a full-time Lead Underwriter. This is a remote position.K2 Pro offers the opportunity to join a company in growth mode. Our pay and benefits program includes a competitive salary, bonus plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time-off in year of hire; and 401(K) with employer match.Responsibilities:As a member of our Underwriting team, you will underwrite and grow a book of new Miscellaneous Professional Liability business, while developing and maintaining relationships with select wholesale and retail brokers. In your Underwriting capacity, you will make risk bearing decisions on behalf of the company commensurate with your training and granted underwriting authority. You will also work closely with the team leader to align and support the Underwriting function and various Underwriting initiatives. In this role, you will---Manage and grow a book of Miscellaneous Professional Liability businessUnderwrite and analyze MPL risks; offer appropriate underwriting solutions for clients while meeting profitability targets.Use all available underwriting information to meet and exceed client expectations with timely turnaround and delivery of appropriate pricing and insurance structure.Perform risk analysis, including coverage evaluation as well as terms and conditions for each submitted risk , to determine appropriate structure and pricing.Review claim and loss information on individual risks. Use this information to identify and re-evaluate accounts and develop strategy for dealing with exposure and frequency issues.Travel to meet distribution partners and attend key industry events.Be a key contact for assigned distribution partners; work to address concerns and needs, identify opportunities for new business growth, and retain existing business across all business segments.Establish and maintain excellent communication with internal team members; collaborate with them to identify opportunities and strategies to increase new business writings and retain existing customers. We are looking for candidates with---Familiarity with Professional Liability in an underwriting, claims, litigation, or coverage role preferred.History that includes "hands on" experience with leadership qualitiesAbility to maintain strong interpersonal relationships.Ability to manage time and balance competing priorities.Strong internal and external communication, analytical, negotiation and organizational skills.Ability to apply critical thinking and good decision-making in situations of uncertainty.Strong PC Skills.Qualifications:BA/BS degree required.Minimum 5 years underwriting experience required.Demonstrated technical underwriting expertise and product specific knowledge in Lawyers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated history in marketing within brokerage community.Experience in Excess & Surplus Lines and wholesale brokerage distribution.Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.Ability to multi-task and to independently prioritize competing demands/requests within given time constraints.Ability to work independently.Ability to exercise independent judgment and effectively make sound business decisions.RPLU, CPCU, ASLI, AU and other Professional designations a plus RPLU Preferred.Salary: 120,000-150,000 USD Annually Compensation details: 120000-150000 Yearly SalaryPI88269ed4c50d-25660-34256063 More...

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