What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior E&S Commercial Casualty Underwriter position at King's Insurance Staffing?
Our client, a nationally recognized P&C Insurance Leader, is seeking to bring on an experienced Senior E&S Commercial Casualty Underwriter as part of its continued growth through the Midwest region. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of Commercial Casualty business, including both new opportunities and renewal accounts, within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) segment. The individual will work in close partnership with distribution partners to expand business volume, maintain account retention, and ensure strong underwriting performance throughout the St. Louis market. This is a fully remote position.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate and structure E&S casualty submissions, establishing appropriate pricing, terms, and coverage based on risk characteristics.
- Examine financials, loss history, and exposure details to determine risk quality and alignment with underwriting guidelines.
- Build and sustain productive relationships with brokers and agency partners to drive consistent deal flow.
- Support the retention of existing accounts while actively pursuing new production opportunities.
- Manage a designated territory with a focus on achieving premium growth and maintaining favorable loss experience.
- Track marketplace shifts and emerging trends to identify areas for strategic business development.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of underwriting experience within commercial casualty lines, preferably in the E&S marketplace.
- Experience in a role with production responsibilities or broker-facing territory management.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound underwriting decisions.
- Effective communicator with a relationship-focused approach to working with external partners.
- Undergraduate degree preferred.
Compensation/Benefits
- Salary range of $125,000 - $150,000 (depending on experience) plus 10-25% annual bonus potential.
- Company vehicle included as part of the compensation package.
- Remote work setup with flexible scheduling options.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid leave program.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000