Location: Latham,NY, USA
The Healthcare Vertical in our Workers' Compensation Corporate Underwriting department is seeking an Executive Underwriter to join our team. The Healthcare Vertical is dedicated to underwriting and managing WC accounts within the healthcare industry. The Executive Underwriter role is to support the vertical and handle those accounts that fall outside of underwriting team based primarily on account size but also complexity, hazards and exposures, service requirements, agency profile, etc.
The Healthcare Vertical delivers significant value to our brokers by providing them with underwriting capability for their workers' compensation insurance needs that are best addressed by healthcare underwriting experts and services geared specifically to the industry.
With this opportunity, you will underwrite and manage a portfolio of large, challenging and unique accounts in accordance with AmTrust's WC guidelines, strategy and profitability standards. The person in this position is responsible for new business development, renewal retention, risk analysis and assessment, pricing negotiation, and account maintenance in order to maintain and develop a profitable portfolio.
Position requires advanced risk assessment skills with minimum of 15 years industry experience, 10+ years in Workers' Compensation.
Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.
ResponsibilitiesRequired:
* 15+ years industry experience, 10+ years in workers' compensation
* BA/BS degree strongly preferred, or equivalent in experience
* Knowledge of workers' compensation, classification, pricing and coverage options with adherence to applicable statutory compliance issues and corporate guidelines.
* Able to understand and execute to strategic priorities including; pricing strategy, agent strategy, rate strategy, underwriting appetite.
* Strong knowledge of workers' compensation external market and demonstrated marketing and business development experience within the agency distribution channel.
* Advanced analytical skills to interpret business information drawn from multiple sources to take critical account decisions regarding quality of risk.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels in the organization
* Keen influencing and negotiation skills are essential
* Strong computer skills (Excel|Word|SharePoint) with demonstrated high accuracy output.
* Ability and desire to travel up to 25% of the time within the assigned territory
Preferred:
* CPCU or other related Insurance Designation(s) preferred
* Healthcare industry underwriting experience
What We OfferAmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, 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.
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