Overview In this Senior Underwriter role, you will manage a portfolio of hard-to-place Builders Risk risks, applying AmTrust E&S guidelines to drive profitable outcomes. You will develop new business, analyze risk and exposure, and craft endorsements and pricing within a hybrid work setup. You'll collaborate with brokers and internal teams to ensure compliant, well-structured policies and responsive service. This position offers impact through portfolio growth, risk evaluation, and strategic pricing in a dynamic market.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical & Dental Plans
- Life Insurance
- Health Care Flexible Spending
- Dependent Care
- 401k Savings Plans
- Paid Time Off
Responsibilities- Build a steady stream of new business opportunities and manage broker development within the book of business
- Develop risk pricing using exposure analysis, claims experience, and pricing tools for new accounts
- Meet budgeted financial targets for portfolio metrics (premium, loss ratio, retention, pricing, new business)
- Identify risk characteristics and coordinate corrective actions with relevant internal teams
- Maintain a library of Builders Risk forms, endorsements, and manuscript wordings
- Oversee policy maintenance, extensions, and mid-term requests
- Ensure underwriting strategies and regulatory compliance are followed
- Stay current on legal changes and claim development to inform portfolio decisions
- Provide timely, accurate quotes and endorsements to brokers
- Travel to broker offices for training or marketing as needed
Key requirements- Minimum 5 years of Builders Risk underwriting experience
- BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent in experience
- CPCU or related Insurance Designation preferred
- Experience with online underwriting and broker portals for digital distribution
- Strong understanding of construction methods, project timelines, delays, and natural catastrophe risks
- Expertise in Builders Risk policy wording development and review
- Knowledge of commercial E&S risk, pricing, and coverage options with compliance
- Ability to implement strategic pricing, agent and rate strategies, and risk mix of business
- Strong network in the wholesale distribution channel and broker relationships
- relationship-building
- communication
- analytical thinking
- Builders Risk underwriting
- pricing tools and worksheets
- endorsement wording development
