Ryan Specialty
Executive Underwriter – Professional Liability (Architects & Engineers)
Remote - United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$200kDetected 1 day ago
NegotiationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringActuarial ScienceUnderwritingProperty & Casualty
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role
- The Executive Underwriter serves as a senior technical resource within the team, balancing growth and profitability objectives while partnering with underwriting leadership on portfolio strategy, broker engagement, and market development.
Responsibilities
- Independently underwrite and manage a portfolio of Professional Liability risks, with a primary focus on Architects & Engineers accounts.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers and distribution partners on a national basis.
- Collaborate with brokers to develop solutions that meet client needs and support long-term business growth.
- Support underwriting leadership in executing portfolio strategies and achieving business objectives.
- Partner with Claims, Actuarial, Product, Legal, and Compliance teams to support underwriting decisions and portfolio management.
- Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of Professional Liability / E&O underwriting experience.
- Significant experience underwriting Architects & Engineers Professional Liability risks required.
- Experience underwriting both admitted and surplus lines business.
- State Property & Casualty and/or Surplus Lines license required.
- Deep expertise in Professional Liability and Errors & Omissions underwriting.
- Education & Experience
- Demonstrated success evaluating small and middle market accounts, including complex risks, while balancing growth and profitability objectives.
- Licenses & Certifications
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of Architects & Engineers risk exposures and coverage considerations.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or a related field preferred.
- Exposure to other Professional Liability products preferred.
- Established relationships with retail brokers within the Professional Liability marketplace strongly preferred.
- CPCU, AU, RPLU, or other relevant insurance designations preferred.
Compensation
- This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions,
Benefits
- Analyze submissions, financial information, loss history, and operational exposures to determine appropriate pricing, coverage structure, and terms.
- Negotiate pricing, coverage, and policy terms while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability objectives.
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