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Executive Underwriter - Captives

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure's promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designedto protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best "A" (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

We are recruiting for an Executive Underwriter - Captives to join our team. This role can sit remote from most locations in the U.S or will work hybrid if near a local office.

Position Summary:

Manages and underwrites assigned Captive Programs, applying construction expertise to drive profitable growth. This customer-facing role builds strong internal and external relationships to meet program goals, participates in captive management and board meetings, and partners with Agency Management Directors to develop business plans and execute strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new and renewal captive submissions and use advanced judgement to price and negotiate captive accounts
• Utilize captive underwriting tools to write profitable business in accordance with Captive Underwriting Guidelines
• Develop new captive opportunities aligned with Amerisure's risk appetite
• Manage captive portfolio to achieve pricing and loss ratio objectives
• Drive customer satisfaction by building strong relationships with Captive Members and agency brokers
• Conduct captive training workshops for assigned agencies
• Maintain organized and thorough underwriting documentation in accordance with Amerisure's standards
• Partner with internal teams, such as claims and risk management, to ensure comprehensive support for agency partners and captive members

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• 5 years of underwriting experience in commercial middle market insurance including casualty and property lines of business
• Experience underwriting Middle Market construction accounts
• Program Casualty underwriting experience a plus
• CIC, CPCU, AU designations, preferred
• Strong analytical, data, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine's Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee's ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.