Renewal Underwriter – Casualty E&S

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Renewal Underwriter managing Excess & Surplus lines casualty portfolio at Paragon Insurance Holdings. Evaluating risks and underwriting renewal submissions for profitable growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Underwrite and manage renewal submissions for E&S casualty business, including primary general liability and excess casualty.
  • Analyze risk exposures, loss history, financials, and policy terms to make sound underwriting decisions.
  • Price renewals in accordance with underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and portfolio objectives.
  • Drive retention while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers, MGAs, and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate underwriting decisions, coverage terms, and appetite clearly and professionally.
  • Ensure underwriting files are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and other internal teams to monitor portfolio performance and trends.
  • Stay informed on E&S casualty market conditions, pricing trends, and emerging risks.

Requirements:

  • 3–5+ years of underwriting experience in Excess & Surplus Lines casualty.
  • Experience underwriting both primary and excess casualty preferred.
  • Strong analytical, pricing, and risk evaluation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage renewals and broker relationships effectively.
  • Ability to make independent underwriting decisions within delegated authority.

Benefits:

  • comprehensive health care coverage
  • 401k plan
  • tuition reimbursement