Renewal Underwriter - E&S Excess Liability

Skyward Specialty is a property and casualty insurance holding company formed in 2007. Based in Houston, Texas, and with staff throughout the country, Skyward Specialty provides admitted and non-admitted solutions to retail and wholesale distributors, managing general agents and captive markets. We have built highly respected businesses in specialty lines including management liability, professional liability, medical stop loss, surety, E&S property and liability, and large commercial property, as well as multi-line solutions for the energy, trucking, and construction industries.

At Skyward Specialty, we approach this business differently. In fact, we’re different from most others in our industry in just about every way. We have the spirit of a start-up with the security of over $1.7 billion in Written Premium. We put immense brain power and energy into finding greater insights to uncover better opportunities for our clients, partners, and people. We think at a higher level, so they can succeed at a higher level.

We are committed to a Diverse Workforce

Skyward Specialty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nativity, neurodiversity, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For more information about us please visit www.skywardinsurance.com

Position Purpose:

Responsible for underwriting renewal Excess accounts at a profitable level and managing the relationships involved to ensure the alignment with overall company goals. Collaborate with team members to improve decision making, risk selection, terms, product and workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete proper file documentation including loss analysis, exposures to loss, rate adequacy and use of available information. Oversee all aspects of renewal underwriting, including quoting, binding, issuance, file documentation, billing, servicing, and claims.
• Work closely with assigned Excess underwriters, including ability to handle last minute changes in underlying information.
• Remain current on industry issues and insurance marketplace news that could impact the success of the company and the achievement of its goals and objectives..
• Conduct underwriting file reviews on a rotating basis to confirm underwriters are operating within their delegated authority set forth by company guidelines and within confines of company reinsurance treaties.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree - Insurance designations or certifications preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in casualty underwriting, preferably for Excess accounts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to assess risk, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw intelligent, valid conclusions and make decisions.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment to develop and manage a book of business that achieves corporate financial objectives.
• Sound knowledge of general liability rating and automobile rating techniques and policy forms in a non-admitted carrier environment, including the value of coverage restrictions compared to price.
• Ability to differentiate oneself based on service and risk appetite rather than price.

Specialized Knowledge/Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details

Compensation & Benefits

The applicable base salary for this opportunity is $80,000 - $110,000.  The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.  In addition to the base salary, this opportunity may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition and professional certification assistance, 401k savings, elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, and child bonding leave, as well as other employee assistance programs.

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