The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Excess & Surplus - Production Underwriter
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Syracuse, New York, United States
Excess & Surplus - Production Underwriter
At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. Our service‑oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, and caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss, and we share the belief that
Actions Speak Louder in Person ®.
The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company has an immediate opening for an experienced excess and surplus lines underwriter in
Syracuse, NY . The candidate is required to reside within this territory or in proximity to our Fairfield, OH headquarters.
Salary The pay range for this position is
$75,000 – $140,000
annually, based on education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with producers and an assigned underwriting assistant to solicit, underwrite, and price new and renewal surplus lines commercial property and casualty business.
Determine individual risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposures for complex risks.
Achieve production and loss ratio goals within the assigned regional territory.
Work independently with a high level of authority and judgment.
Determine the need for and secure appropriate reinsurance on individual accounts.
Mentor and train underwriters and underwriting assistants.
Develop successful business relationships with producers and reinsurers.
Research new products and coverage forms.
Travel within the assigned territory, which may include some overnight stays.
Equipped With
Property and casualty underwriting experience.
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Strong decision‑making, analytical, and negotiating abilities.
Desire to build relationships and listen effectively.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with team members and agents by working to find possible solutions that are beneficial to all.
Skilled use of verbal communication to explain, negotiate, and present information and an understanding of when to use verbal or written communication.
A valid driver’s license. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include a company vehicle.
Education or Experience
Bachelor’s degree or extensive relevant excess and surplus lines underwriting experience.
5+ years of experience working with commercial lines property and casualty products is required.
Prior excess and surplus casualty underwriting experience with a carrier, broker, or MGA is preferred.
ASLI or CPCU designations preferred.
Candidates with a carrier background will be given preference; complete training is provided in Cincinnati, OH, prior to deployment to regional territory.
Benefits and Amenities We provide a variety of benefits and amenities to increase the well‑being and satisfaction of our associates, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.
Employer Commitment As a relationship‑based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, AIDS/HIV, or genetic information. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.
US-NY-Syracuse
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Finance and Sales.
Industry: Insurance.
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Actions Speak Louder in Person ®.
The Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance Company has an immediate opening for an experienced excess and surplus lines underwriter in
Syracuse, NY . The candidate is required to reside within this territory or in proximity to our Fairfield, OH headquarters.
Salary The pay range for this position is
$75,000 – $140,000
annually, based on education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with producers and an assigned underwriting assistant to solicit, underwrite, and price new and renewal surplus lines commercial property and casualty business.
Determine individual risk acceptability, pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions.
Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposures for complex risks.
Achieve production and loss ratio goals within the assigned regional territory.
Work independently with a high level of authority and judgment.
Determine the need for and secure appropriate reinsurance on individual accounts.
Mentor and train underwriters and underwriting assistants.
Develop successful business relationships with producers and reinsurers.
Research new products and coverage forms.
Travel within the assigned territory, which may include some overnight stays.
Equipped With
Property and casualty underwriting experience.
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Strong decision‑making, analytical, and negotiating abilities.
Desire to build relationships and listen effectively.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with team members and agents by working to find possible solutions that are beneficial to all.
Skilled use of verbal communication to explain, negotiate, and present information and an understanding of when to use verbal or written communication.
A valid driver’s license. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include a company vehicle.
Education or Experience
Bachelor’s degree or extensive relevant excess and surplus lines underwriting experience.
5+ years of experience working with commercial lines property and casualty products is required.
Prior excess and surplus casualty underwriting experience with a carrier, broker, or MGA is preferred.
ASLI or CPCU designations preferred.
Candidates with a carrier background will be given preference; complete training is provided in Cincinnati, OH, prior to deployment to regional territory.
Benefits and Amenities We provide a variety of benefits and amenities to increase the well‑being and satisfaction of our associates, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.
Employer Commitment As a relationship‑based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status, religion, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, AIDS/HIV, or genetic information. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.
US-NY-Syracuse
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Finance and Sales.
Industry: Insurance.
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