The Assistant Underwriter will be responsible for providing Underwriters with the information necessary to make prudent underwriting decision and to support the underwriting life cycle from pre-submission through policy issuance and renewal. Key functions include but are not limited to: - Clear new submissions and maintain clearance system - Collect, organize and save new and renewal broker submission data - Manage due dates for quotes, binders, file set-up and policy issuance and keep underwrite apprised - Assist in setting up policies for issuance as directed by the underwriter - Review policies to ensure they are issued based upon the terms and conditions outlined by the Underwriter - Produce endorsements accurately as directed by underwriter - Examine and evaluate policy documents including declarations, applications, signed forms for proper formatting, spelling and grammar and accuracy - Interpret and analyze underwriting manuals/guidelines, rating manuals, forms, and workflows - Assemble and maintain insurance policy files (paper copy and/or electronic) as directed - Maintain knowledge of technical underwriting process and/or research information if needed; participate in ongoing training as necessary - Handle various requests and/or inquiries from producers and/or Underwriters through phone, in person, and written correspondence - Provide routine servicing of policies as needs arise including issuing of endorsements - Order various underwriting reports to compile data for the Underwriters - Inform Underwriters of any underwriting issues immediately - Perform administrative duties for the department including writing reports and business correspondence  

The Senior Underwriter will be responsible for evaluating and determining risk acceptability, pricing and coverage for excess liability insurance within company underwriting guidelines and profitability goals.   Meet and maintain the production, profitability, and service standards established for the company. Manage and maintain good Wholesale Broker relationships. Key functions include but are not limited to: - Review new and renewal commercial insurance risks and determine accurate classification of business, policy contract forms and pricing of risk  - Review operations, exposures and controls, claims and loss information on individual risks. Use this information to evaluate accounts and develop pertinent attachment, limits, pricing and coverage solutions - Responsible for achieving predetermined premium goals and profitability objectives, effectively executing the company underwriting philosophy and assuring compliance of underwriting best practices - Assist in developing new products, coverage enhancements, and procedures that drive production and processing efficiency - Maintain quality and time standards as established - Cultivate effective broker relationships; conduct broker visits, communicate expectations and make recommendations for proper action(s) when appropriate - Identify and cultivate brokers with new business opportunities - Develop presentations to be delivered to the broker, retail agent and/or insured detailing coverages, pricing and services - Build and maintain productive relationships with internal service teams including Claims, Finance, and Actuarial to develop best practices and deliver world class service both internally and externally - Maintain current knowledge of the regulatory environment (state/federal rules and regulations) pertaining to the industry;  exhibit desire to continue education in the insurance field - Display positive image in the marketplace with all clients, including broker contacts; maintain positive, professional appearance - Exhibit high level of technical underwriting expertise, leadership and professionalism