Senior Underwriter

We’re thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!

Individuals employed by Ambridge who hold this position are responsible for successfully executing their responsibilities as they relate to the Miscellaneous Professional Liability business line which include but are not limited to:

• Providing an unparalleled level of commitment, service, and underwriting expertise.
• Supporting the needs of clients and key broker partners
• Delivering results by understanding the unique needs and challenges of our clients’ business, taking a thoughtful solutions-oriented approach to the underwriting process, and working in partnership with our claims group
• Proven ability to handle books of both new and renewal business

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers in order to develop new business in line with Department strategy and goals, including identification and appointment of select new brokers where warranted.
• Establish and communicate objectives with target brokers.
• Review, negotiate and accept or decline submitted business using assigned underwriting authority and working with Vice President and others where additional authority or approvals are needed. 
• Adhere to Ambridge’s standards as respects underwriting, pricing, file maintenance and account monitoring. 
• Maintain account information in the appropriate system files as respects documentation and correspondence
• Support business as warranted by attending important events (PLUS, WSIA).
• Contribute to and work with various Ambridge initiatives and Department staff.
• Review monthly reports for accuracy of data
• Continuously monitor portfolio of accounts using proactive diary to ensure information is up to date and respond where necessary to deteriorating account condition or failure to meet terms and conditions requirements.
• Alert Vice President immediately where there is a material deterioration in account status or condition including claim notices.
• Operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of overall team and business objectives including travel.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training (delivered internally and externally) to include attainment of associated qualifications where required. 
• Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Nationwide travel may be required as needed

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelors Degree is a minimum requirement.
• Experience with Professional Liability underwriting practices and procedures.
• Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation is desirable.

The Amynta Group (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.