Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company)
Underwriter II, Light Brokerage
Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company), Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575
Nautilus Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter for the Western US Region in Light Brokerage. This role can be located in the Scottsdale office or remote in the Western states.
Overview Senior Underwriter, Light Brokerage – Western US Region. Responsibilities include developing knowledge of the company’s appetite in this product space, supporting product launch with leadership, underwriting and communicating appetite, rate and underwriting information to pilot agents, and transitioning from a pilot launch to broader distribution.
Responsibilities
Underwrites select risks in accordance with company guidelines for acceptability and rate.
Markets, builds, and strengthens relationships with key producers within agencies to generate a flow of preferred business.
Maintains a profitable book of business through monitoring profitability, trends, and growth.
Assess agent performance based on profitability, growth, quality of submissions, bind ratios, and other KPIs.
Analyzes market conditions and provides suggestions for changes in forms, endorsements, and rates, including opportunities for market or product expansion.
Collaborates with Contract Bind production underwriting teams and Light Brokerage teammates to ensure proper placement of risks and to communicate market/agent trends and issues.
Communicates product, rate, and form changes with external customers as appropriate.
Corresponds with agents, brokers, and other interested parties to determine feasibility and marketability of new products to meet competition and increase sales.
Contributes to development and maintenance of E-Guide, web portal enhancements, and other electronic products, including notification of changes to internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Excess and Surplus lines background is highly preferred.
5+ years of experience underwriting casualty products at a senior level.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Strong understanding of the E&S business environment.
Ability to engage effectively with leaders across the organization.
Budgets, forecasting, and metrics knowledge.
Decision-making skills and ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) – intermediate to advanced; ability to learn new applications.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to travel to visit agents and attend conventions as necessary.
Education
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or 5+ years related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
CPCU, IIA or other insurance-related classes recommended.
Benefits
Paid parental leave, including childbirth recovery and primary caregiver leave, up to 12 weeks.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
401(k) plan, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance.
One paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity.
Tuition assistance and industry-related education and exam programs.
Cell phone service discounts with major providers; Plum Benefits program for travel and entertainment discounts.
Flexible work arrangements; on-site fitness center with related classes (nominal fee).
Additional Company Details The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, and experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Insurance
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Overview Senior Underwriter, Light Brokerage – Western US Region. Responsibilities include developing knowledge of the company’s appetite in this product space, supporting product launch with leadership, underwriting and communicating appetite, rate and underwriting information to pilot agents, and transitioning from a pilot launch to broader distribution.
Responsibilities
Underwrites select risks in accordance with company guidelines for acceptability and rate.
Markets, builds, and strengthens relationships with key producers within agencies to generate a flow of preferred business.
Maintains a profitable book of business through monitoring profitability, trends, and growth.
Assess agent performance based on profitability, growth, quality of submissions, bind ratios, and other KPIs.
Analyzes market conditions and provides suggestions for changes in forms, endorsements, and rates, including opportunities for market or product expansion.
Collaborates with Contract Bind production underwriting teams and Light Brokerage teammates to ensure proper placement of risks and to communicate market/agent trends and issues.
Communicates product, rate, and form changes with external customers as appropriate.
Corresponds with agents, brokers, and other interested parties to determine feasibility and marketability of new products to meet competition and increase sales.
Contributes to development and maintenance of E-Guide, web portal enhancements, and other electronic products, including notification of changes to internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Excess and Surplus lines background is highly preferred.
5+ years of experience underwriting casualty products at a senior level.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Strong understanding of the E&S business environment.
Ability to engage effectively with leaders across the organization.
Budgets, forecasting, and metrics knowledge.
Decision-making skills and ability to respond to high-pressure situations.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) – intermediate to advanced; ability to learn new applications.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to travel to visit agents and attend conventions as necessary.
Education
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or 5+ years related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
CPCU, IIA or other insurance-related classes recommended.
Benefits
Paid parental leave, including childbirth recovery and primary caregiver leave, up to 12 weeks.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
401(k) plan, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance.
One paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity.
Tuition assistance and industry-related education and exam programs.
Cell phone service discounts with major providers; Plum Benefits program for travel and entertainment discounts.
Flexible work arrangements; on-site fitness center with related classes (nominal fee).
Additional Company Details The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, and experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Insurance
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