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Excess and Surplus Lines Property Underwriter

Questpro
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
National leader in E&S Property Program Business is seeking a top notch Senior Property Underwriter with experience handling Habitational accounts and ability to generate new business through Retail Brokerage Channel. Ideally person will be based in California, Southern or Northern.

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Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of high-level E&S Property (Habitational)underwriting experience; Wholesale or Progam experience preferred but open to those with strong carrier underwriting backgrounds as well.
  • Bachelor's degree, strong preference for a degree with a field-related major/concentration
  • Training and development of staff
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, and ability to multitask
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Willingness to travel, to visit the Retain Agency base, primarily on the West Coast.

Responsibilities

  • P&L accountability for premium, profitability, growth, and retention results within assigned territory.
  • Overseeing the underwriting quality standards of employees.
  • Includes ensuring appropriate file documentation is being maintained relating to the final underwriting decision.
  • Partners with teams to develop a plan for managing and prospecting business writing.
  • Manages execution of underwriting strategies and holds the team accountable for implementation.
  • Develops and executes effective strategies to generate profitable business growth.
  • Collaborates with the branch, peers, and E&S Property management on new business and retention opportunities.
  • Ownership of broker/agency relationships, including delivering high-level expectations.
  • Leads and/or participates in agency analysis and planning.
  • Develops and executes an effective agency strategy to grow the business.
  • Gathers pertinent competitive information to assist in product development recommendations.

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