We’re seeking a Senior Underwriting Manager to oversee reinsurance operations and lead the placement of reinsurance for the division’s managed pools as well as other self-insured clients.
Your Impact:
Prepare and present proposals for reinsurance placements including claims analysis, costs, terms, and conditions of coverage
Negotiate insurance and reinsurance placements
Maintain current in-depth knowledge of the reinsurance marketplace including industry activity and trends, state issues and regulations and market developments
Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients
Serve as primary contact for any carrier underwriting and claim audits
Work with all functional areas of the company including claims, accounting, underwriting and marketing to support company objectives
Understand and manage current policy administration procedures for compliance with reinsurance treaties and governmental regulations
Lead in the strategic analysis of the marketplace to identify competitive movements and new business opportunities
Analyze the quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepare reports for management review
Oversee all internal reinsurance operations processes and procedures
Successful Candidates Will Have:
10+ years’ experience in P&C reinsurance operations/sales/underwriting
College degree (preferred)
Technical knowledge of reinsurance markets, reinsurance placement and wording; understanding of coverage wording and underwriting
Ability to perform effectively in a technical leadership position; ability to utilize resources to effectively address issues and operational challenges
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
Strong analytical, math and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including high level Excel experience
Ability to travel up to 10%
One80 Intermediaries is part of Arrowhead Intermediaries, a global insurance distribution platform that offers deep specialization, scale, and innovation across wholesale brokerage, program administration, and specialty insurance. With more than 7,000 professionals worldwide and a collective portfolio exceeding $18 billion in premium placed in 2024, our combined organization delivers a diverse trading platform for insurance carriers as well as expanded access and niche solutions for brokers and customers navigating complex and hard-to-place risks. The platform combines entrepreneurial culture with operational excellence to deliver tailored solutions and long-term value across the insurance ecosystem.
Pay Range:
$109,400 - $200,000 AnnualThe pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.
One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Learn more about working at One80 Intermediaries by visiting our careers page: www.one80.com/careers.
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