What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Lines Underwriter Lead position at HSB - Hartford Steam Boiler?
Key contributor to emerging energy property team and lead for engineering lines and risk underwriting team. Responsible for underwriting corporate property programs focusing on large and complex commercial and specialty lines, including energy clients. Develops and determines terms and conditions applicable and considers risk-sharing acceptances. Partners with leadership to oversee portfolios to ensure profitability. Responsible for account underwriting, presentation, sales and revenue growth for assigned clients primarily in the renewable and conventional energy segment. Acts as a training mentor for team members and works with Underwriting, Business Development, Operations, and Engineering. Responsible for clients with highly complex risks.
Education and Experience
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Risk Management or Finance or equivalent work experience
- 10 years relevant experience, preferably on an Underwriting team
- 5 years casualty and/or property underwriting experience, preferably within the large property space
- Experience with single carrier and shared & layered business
- 3 years broker relationship energy experience
- P&C, Mechanical or Facilities Engineering experience is a plus
- CPCU, ARM, ARe or other industry designations are a plus
- Excellent underwriting, marketing and analytical skills
- Strong knowledge of energy all-risk underwriting. Ability to understand machinery and equipment exposures and coverages
- Strong knowledge and understanding of structure and layer programs including quota-shares and excess placements
- Working knowledge of CAT modeling including RMS
- Knowledge of Energy, Renewable Energy and Green Energy a plus
- Strong knowledge of various policy forms and coverages in the marketplace
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Able to efficiently manage and prioritize workload
- Relationship building skills in the marketplace, including broker relationships
- Effective leadership skills
- Good communications skills (verbal and written)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly skilled negotiator
- Solid training/mentoring skills
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.