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Senior Underwriter

Employer
AmTrust Financial Services
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Oct 24, 2019

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Category
Underwriting
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Overview

Financial Lines Senior Underwriter - Jersey City, NJ

Unique opportunity to be a key part of building a profitable Management Liability insurance book of business within a dynamic, international company.

ANV Global Services (www.anv.eu.com) underwrites as a Global MGU with centres in Europe, London and the USA. From our offices in Jersey City, London and Barcelona, we provide underwriting expertise for related and third party insurance companies including Lloyds of London.

ANV Global Services is now part of the AmTrust Group (www.amtrustgroup.com).

We are currently looking for a Financial Lines Senior Underwriter to join the team in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Main scope of role:

Underwrite, market and manage new and renewal Management Liability and other products as developed in cooperation with the Underwriting Director for public, private and non-profit business.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Produce, develop and underwrite Financial Lines business from wholesale brokers nationwide.
  • Prioritize and underwrite new and renewal submissions.
  • Cross-sell other Financial Lines insurance products.
  • Maintain a high level of customer service.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of new and existing wholesale broker relationships.
  • Promote the growth and strong reputation of ANV Global Services / AmTrust Group.
  • Underwrite business in accordance with ANV’s policies / procedures, Professional Lines Business Plan, Underwriting Guidelines and Authority Statement once granted in maintaining high underwriting standards and discipline including adequate pricing, analysis and retention to ensure delivery of profitable results.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Skills and experience required:

  • Minimum 5 years of underwriting or broking experience in Financial Lines.
  • Existing agent/broker licenses in P&C and Surplus Lines a plus.
  • Experience in Surplus Lines/non-admitted market a plus.
  • Four year college degree.
  • PC Literate with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent internal and external communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
  • Must be a team player who enjoys a fast paced business and entrepreneurial environment.

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a great work environment, competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical and Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, and Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

Company

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1998 to provide property and casualty insurance to small businesses. Through acquisitions and organic growth, AmTrust Financial Services has since grown to become a multinational property and casualty insurer specializing in coverage for small to mid-sized businesses. Our financial stability is based upon a philosophy of niche diversity with a focus on low-hazard risk.

Since its inception, AmTrust has crafted a balanced portfolio of insurance products including:

  • Multiline Small Business Insurance
  • Warranty and Specialty Risk Insurance
  • Specialty Program Business Insurance

In November 2006, the company became publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol AFSI. With extensive underwriting experience and a prestigious "A" (Excellent) Financial Size "XI" rating from A.M. Best, AmTrust has earned a reputation as an innovative, technology driven provider of insurance products. Our commitment to excellence is the common thread connecting each of our businesses.

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