297 underwriter jobs found in New York, NY

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil...

Position Summary The Product Head is responsible for driving the underwriting strategy and aligning the supporting talent and capital to drive results for a given product. They build and/or contribute to the partnerships needed internally and externally to deliver. They provide transparency and ensure metrics and reporting on their product are source of truth. And they provide additional support to the MGU as relates to their product. This role collaborates with MGU President / MD to ensure they are delivering on targets. They promote a culture consistent with Ryan’s values and ensure a sustainable business result. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: Drive product underwriting strategy and align supporting talent and capital to drive results: •    Define the product-specific UW strategy consistent with capital provider appetite, premium expectations, mix (if applicable), permissible LR, etc. •    Manage execution of UW strategy, including...

Description Underwrites policies within underwriting authority, with limited guidance from leadership as needed. Makes decisions on whether to underwrite business by making analytical, data-driven decisions based on data and information provided, including pricing the risk. In parts of North America more likely to underwrite complex/unusual policies - or those of high individual line size - policies assessed will include those of some complexity. Responsibilities Manages portfolio of brokers/agents and clients. Leverages market presence and knowledge to develop and underwrite profitable business, acting as a representative for Liberty. Maintains a strong market presence, including established relationships with agents and brokers. Looks to strengthen these relationships and develop new ones. Contributes ideas for product development and participates in development and execution. Contributes to team projects (e.g., process / tool improvement). Understands...

Company Argo Group Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Job Description Underwriter I, Excess Casualty, Argo Group At Argo Group, we invite you to elevate your career as an Underwriter II, Excess Casualty, joining a vibrant team with a bold vision for growth and innovation based out of our office in New York City Make Your Mark at Argo Group Are you ready to be a catalyst for change? We’re not simply adapting to a changing world; we’re leading the transformation by reimagining how we serve our clients, redesigning our operating model, and crafting new career journeys. At Argo Group, you’ll discover the space to unleash your potential, become a thought leader, and make a lasting difference for...

Senior Executive Underwriter, Excess Casualty Join us as a Senior Executive  Underwriter, Excess Casualty to step up to a key team leadership role that will drive business growth. Make your mark in Underwriting AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG. How you will create an impact We are seeking a Senior Executive Underwriter to contribute to their industry leading Excess Casualty underwriting team.  AIG’s strong foundation as the market leader in this area has evolved through its long-term commitment to the...

Join us as a Senior Executive Underwriter, Financial Institutions - Financial Lines to play a highly influential role in protecting our clients and growing our business. Make your mark in Underwriting AIG Underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, and Multinational Clients. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG. How you will create an impact AIG has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Executive Underwriter on our Financial Institutions team. This level underwriter typically works with accounts/clients which are greater in scope and complexity.  The role is expected to have increased involvement in the...

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. Our experienced brokers are specialized in property, casualty, professional lines, transportation and workers’ compensation, providing creative solutions to retail brokerage firms. We define ourselves through our superior execution on behalf of our clients, which has established us as a leader in the industry. Position Summary The Binding Authority Underwriter is responsible for developing and maintaining the book of business by assessing and analyzing insurance risks, determining coverage terms as per binding authority underwriting guidelines and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role reviews and authorizes binding authority requests and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. They collaborate with brokers, negotiate terms, evaluate exposures, and establish premium rates. What will your job entail? Job...

Description The Fine Art and Specie Underwriter plays a critical role in driving the growth and profitability of the firm’s fine art specialty product lines. This position requires strong marketing acumen, as well as the ability to underwrite and manage a diverse portfolio of products and services designed to address standard risks, including those requiring specialized handling or bespoke coverage solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a practical understanding of fine art underwriting principles, practices, and methodologies, including coverage analysis, product development, innovative marketing strategies, relevant systems, and competitive market dynamics. Responsibilities: Underwriting, Risk Assessment & Portfolio Management Underwrite, price, and manage a portfolio of Fine Art risks in alignment with underwriting strategy and risk appetite.  This includes reviewing and analyzing insured's (or prospective insured's) overall exposure,...

This is a hybrid opportunity and this role requires onsite in-office presence 3 days per week at our office in New York City. Applicants must be located within a commutable distance to New York City. We’re seeking a Senior Underwriter with a strong background in commercial lines insurance to market new and renewal accounts and effectively communicate with carriers. Your Impact: Evaluates information to determine risk acceptability in accordance with company guidelines. Makes appropriate decisions based on the evaluation of underwriting information. Effectively communicates and negotiates underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes. Documents decisions in accordance with regulatory standards. Acts with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests. Provides outstanding customer service. Underwrites a moderate book of business with a moderate to complex risk profile. Performs other duties as assigned. Successful Candidates...

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and participate in special projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger and more important agents/brokers. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each...

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business and renewals in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines, and drive projects having an impact on the business. Assigned larger, more important and more complex accounts. Utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Understand state laws, including cancellation and non-renewal, within assigned territory to properly transact business within each state....

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Underwriter to support and grow our Fire Suppression & Sprinkler Contractors program. This role focuses on underwriting, pricing, and managing risks related to the installation, service, inspection, testing, and repair of fire suppression, fire extinguisher, and sprinkler systems. The Underwriter will partner closely with retail brokers to deliver competitive, compliant, and profitable insurance solutions while applying disciplined risk selection and effective loss prevention strategies. Fire protection systems are critical to life safety and property protection, and this program targets contractors with strong operational controls, training programs, and favorable loss experience. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: Underwrite new and renewal Property & Casualty business in accordance with company underwriting standards, guidelines, and delegated authority. Review and analyze submissions, policy...

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Underwriting Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program,...

Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity?   Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Vice President - Underwriter Team Leader , on our Primary Retail Casualty underwriting team in our Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY office.  We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.   Sompo North America provides a client-centric service approach by offering comprehensive multi-line capabilities. Taking a holistic approach to risk management, the unit offers general liability, commercial auto, and workers' compensation lines of business through a diverse range of program structures including guaranteed cost, SIRs, deductibles, captives, and more.  The unit focuses on large accounts across a wide range of industry practices in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada including manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services, life...

Description   Senior Underwriter — Financial Institutions Professional Lines (FI) Underwrites Financial Institutions Professional Lines business within delegated authority, exercising independent judgment and making analytical, data-driven decisions on appetite, structure and pricing. Works mainly with banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and other financial institutions across North America. In this senior role you will handle more complex or unusual accounts and higher individual line sizes, applying deep product and industry knowledge with limited guidance from leadership.   Key responsibilities: Underwrite and bind FI Professional Lines accounts (e.g., D&O, Fiduciary, EPLI and other segement related lines pricing and structuring terms and limits. Analyze financials, controls, regulatory/enforcement history, loss runs and third‑party/vendor exposure to assess risk. Manage a portfolio of brokers/agents and insureds;...

Description We are seeking an experienced Middle Market Senior Underwriter to underwrite commercial property & casualty risks in the middle market segment. As an individual contributor, you will make analytical, data-driven underwriting decisions within delegated authority, with limited guidance from leadership. You will evaluate and price moderately complex to complex accounts (including high individual line sizes and unusual exposures in parts of North America), manage broker and client relationships, and help shape product and portfolio strategy for your line of business. To be considered for this role, candidates must reside within the specified geographic location. This position requires regular in-person visits with local brokers and agents in NYC and New Jersey, so remote hires outside the designated territory cannot be accommodated. Key Responsibilities Underwrite middle market commercial accounts within assigned authority by assessing...

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The primary purpose of this position is to underwrite new business, renewals, and drive projects having an impact on the business for Inland Marine for the Northeast Region. Underwriting will be accomplished in a profitable manner and according to authority level and established guidelines. As an Executive Underwriter you will be responsible for larger, and more complex accounts. You must be able to utilize underwriting tools to determine accurate classifications, rates, and premium charges. Expert Knowledge...

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations.   Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global operating platforms, we’re bound by a common mission and purpose: One Ascot. Our greatest strength is a talented team who flourish in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion to find a better way, The Ascot Way.   The Ascot Way guides our people and our organization. Our underwriting platforms collaborate to find creative ways to deploy our capital in a true cross-product and cross-platform approach. These platforms work as one, deploying our capital creatively through our unique Fusion Model: Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric.   Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke products and world class service — both pre- and...

Job Description Are you looking for your next opportunity?   Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Vice President - Underwriter Team Leader , on our Primary Retail Casualty underwriting team in our NYC, Garden City, NY, Morristown, NJ or Boston, MA office.  We strive for collaboration, which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.   Sompo North America provides a client-centric service approach by offering comprehensive multi-line capabilities. Taking a holistic approach to risk management, the unit offers general liability, commercial auto, and workers' compensation lines of business through a diverse range of program structures including guaranteed cost, SIRs, deductibles, captives, and more.  The unit focuses on large accounts across a wide range of industry practices in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada including manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services,...

Join us as a Senior underwriter, Tax Liability Insurance, M&A - Financial Lines to step up to a key team role that will drive business growth. Make your mark in Underwriting We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague – empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG. How you will create an impact This role will be responsible for the structuring, underwriting and negotiation of tax liability insurance solutions.  Among other things, in this role you will:   Act as a senior point of contact for clients, brokers and other deal professionals with respect to tax liability insurance. Analyze and evaluate opportunities for tax insurance, including relevant documentation such as tax opinions, tax memoranda and diligence reports. Review and...