Job Description
Join our elite team at Global Shield Insurance Partners as a Senior Insurance Underwriter in the heart of New York City's financial district. We're seeking a strategic thinker to revolutionize risk assessment and drive our commercial insurance portfolio's growth. You'll shape the future of insurance innovation by leveraging cutting-edge analytics while safeguarding our clients' assets in an ever-evolving risk landscape.
This role offers unparalleled career development opportunities, including executive mentorship and exposure to Fortune 500 clients. You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts our $2B+ premium portfolio and industry-leading claims ratio.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex commercial insurance applications using advanced data modeling to determine optimal risk premiums and coverage structures
- Lead underwriting committees for high-value accounts, presenting risk mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders
- Develop innovative insurance products targeting emerging industries like cyber liability and climate risk
- Maintain 95%+ client retention through personalized risk management consultations and proactive portfolio reviews
- Collaborate with actuarial teams to refine pricing algorithms and maintain competitive market positioning
- Mentor junior underwriters while implementing industry-leading underwriting technology platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, or Actuarial Science with 5+ years commercial underwriting experience
- CPCU, ARM, or CERA certification with proven track record in property/casualty markets
- Expertise in insurance regulatory frameworks (NY DFS, NAIC) and compliance protocols
- Advanced proficiency in underwriting software (Guidewire, Duck Creek) and predictive analytics tools
- Exceptional negotiation skills with $10M+ account experience
- Demonstrated success in reducing loss ratios by 15%+ through innovative risk assessment methodologies
- Strategic mindset with ability to translate market trends into actionable underwriting strategies