Senior Underwriter/Underwriter, Healthcare

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Position Summary:

At Arch, our goal is to provide talented people a foundation where their skills are best used. Our diversified platform means there are a variety of opportunities to deploy your skill sets. We seek creative and motivated individuals capable of working with complex products. Our unique underwriting platform, successful multi-faceted healthcare underwriting team and strong capital base have enabled us to establish a prominent presence in the global insurance and reinsurance markets. Knowledge of actuarial modeling techniques is a bonus. We embrace the collaboration necessary to innovate in today’s evolving marketplace; encourage participation and diversity of thought; and rely on talented, innovative individuals in all of the areas that are crucial to our success. If you have the ability to assess situations quickly, apply established protocols, and work well with others, we want you on our team. We are looking for a detail oriented, critical thinker who is able to take initiative and work collaboratively with others. This person will work efficiently and effectively to meet contracted turnaround times. We look to our analysts to be the best in the business, both analytically and in their ability to communicate their findings.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Prepare quotations, bind business, offer product recommendations and risk transfer solutions to clients. Particular emphasis on assessing risk and reaching premium goals as determined by the division head, within parameters, to both sustain the profitability of our business and meet growth objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and credibility with sales force and external constituents.
• Continually develop and share your industry knowledge and educate our expanding sales force on pricing principles and methods.
• Contribute recommendations and support to initiatives focused on improving processes, procedures and practices.
• Perform analyses using a range of productivity and analytical tools to analyze historical performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with both internal and external constituents
• Strong computer skills needed with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word
• Knowledge of Healthcare line of business and medical malpractice liability insurance principles with understanding of liability insurance contract.
• Ability to effectively assess risk and make sound Underwriting decisions
• Experience with broker relationships
• Superior skills in relationship building, active listening, needs analysis, and negotiation skills
• Possess strong organizational skills to prioritize multi-tasking and time management
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills
  
  

Education/Experience

• The preferred candidate will possess a 4-year BA/BS degree, ideally with a major/concentration in Business, Economics or Management.
• The preferred candidate will have 2-4 years of underwriting experience with a focus on medical malpractice and umbrella liability coverages for various types of healthcare facilities (hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, labs, home health care, etc.).
• Consideration will also be given to candidates with comparable underwriting experience handling casualty and non-medical professional liability coverages.
• CPCU, RPLU or other insurance course work recommended.
  
  

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$95,000 - $125,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
  
  

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