Sr. Underwriter, North American Property Division

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Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary:

Responsible for underwriting a portion of the property book of business employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability expense goals premium growth while simultaneously executing proper underwriting discipline/guidelines marketing and servicing of existing and potential clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance with underwriting guidelines systems and procedures

General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review pricing analysis setting of terms and conditions and quote/binder/invoice authorizations

Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claims activity on individual accounts which could potentially affect profitability

Maintain consistency with Internal Audit department procedures achieve compliance with all underwriting and administrative guidelines

Marketing attend client/broker meetings lunches dinners and other social outings as applicable. Meet with key producers regularly to discuss production service and other topics relative to mutual insureds and clients

Follow treaty and facultative reinsurance protocols as required

Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments

Provide specific reports as needed by senior staff

Job Requirements:

Bachelors Degree

5 years of industry experience property preferred

Solid Writing and Communication Skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi task

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced high pressure environment

Must be able to think originally be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged

Willingness to travel

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
Instant membership in the Allied World a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

Headquartered in Bermuda Allied World has offices in Atlanta Boston Brisbane Chicago Costa Mesa Dallas Dublin Farmington (CT) Hong Kong Houston London Los Angeles Malaysia Manchester Miami Nashville New Jersey New York Philadelphia San Francisco Singapore Sydney Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings Ltd through its subsidiaries is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holding Limited and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways.

Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religions or belief gender age disability military service marital or civil partnership status family status sexual orientation ethnic or national origin genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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