Ryansg
Underwriter
Remote - New York · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Data AnalysisExcelAuditingCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementInternal AuditActuarial ScienceUnderwritingProperty & Casualty
About the role
- The Underwriter - Lawyer Professional Liability is responsible for supporting the underwriting of Professional Liability risks for law firms by ensuring the accuracy of policy data, assisting in risk evaluation and facilitating both renewal and new business processes.
- This role partners closely with brokers and clients to gather critical information, assess legal risk exposures and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.
- The Underwriter plays a key role in documentation, pricing support and delivering high-quality service while developing deeper expertise in Lawyers Professional Liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and maintain existing Lawyer Professional Liability policies to ensure data is current, accurate and appropriately priced for renewal.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2+ years of underwriting experience in Professional Liability or Financial Lines experience.
- State Property & Casualty license (or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe).
- Education & Experience
- Exposure to Lawyer Professional Liability (LPL) or similar E&O lines is preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications
- RPLU designation or progress toward completion is a plus.
- Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills
Nice to have
- Policy & Renewal Management
- Preparation of renewal strategies, underwriting summaries and policy updates.
- Client & Broker Communication
- Serve as a primary point of contact for brokers to gather underwriting information (e.g., firm size, areas of practice, claims history).
- Submission & Documentation
- Prepare, review and organize underwriting submissions including applications, loss runs, and supporting legal risk documentation.
- Ensure underwriting files meet internal standards, audit requirements and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct thorough assessments of law firm risks, including practice areas, jurisdictions and prior claims experience.
Skills
- Knowledge of Professional Liability / E&O underwriting practices
- Understanding of law firm risk profiles and exposures
- Basic pricing, rating and coverage analysis
- Insurance regulatory and compliance knowledge
- Data analysis and reporting (Excel proficiency preferred)
- Strong technical documentation skills
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Effective communication (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Relationship management and customer focus
- Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
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
- Respond to inquiries regarding coverage, underwriting appetite and submission requirements specific to LPL.
- Pricing & Coverage Support
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