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AVP Excess Casualty Underwriter

Selby JenningsManhattan, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 2, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Manhattan, NY, United States
Posted
4 days ago
Underwriting

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Underwrite and price new and renewal Excess Casualty business

✅ Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale brokers and producers

✅ Analyze complex risks and determine pricing, coverage structures, terms, and conditions

✅ Drive profitable new business production within an assigned territory

✅ Manage and grow an existing portfolio while maintaining underwriting profitability

✅ Collaborate with internal underwriting and leadership teams to deliver creative risk solutions

Desired Background:

7-10 years of Excess Casualty underwriting experience

Must have E&S (Excess & Surplus) underwriting experience

Strong Excess Casualty or Specialty Casualty background

Established relationships within the wholesale brokerage community

Proven track record of growing and managing a profitable book of business

Strong production mindset and broker development experience

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Experience working closely with wholesale brokers and producers

What's in It for You?

✔ Opportunity to join one of the premier names in specialty insurance

✔ Competitive base salary + bonus potential

✔ Strong underwriting authority and autonomy

✔ Established wholesale broker network and opportunity for continued book growth

✔ Highly visible role with significant career advancement potential

✔ Collaborative culture alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the E&S market

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