Senior Underwriter, Contingency

Overview

In this role you help enable possibility by assessing and pricing business risks within the contingency market. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to underwrite, develop products, and manage broker/client relationships, while aligning with Arch’s risk and market objectives. You’ll tackle complex underwriting decisions, support distribution strategies, and ensure service excellence for customers. This position offers impact through risk intelligence, product innovation, and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess and price business exposures in line with established rate levels and guidelines
• Identify and gather additional risk information (inspections, financial statements) and evaluate it
• Coordinate underwriting actions with other departments to balance customer satisfaction, production, and goals
• Lead product development and marketing activities, identify producer relationships, and analyze market opportunities
• Maintain liaison with producers to obtain underwriting information, evaluate risks, and communicate terms
• Interface with customers regularly to address issues and provide service
• Set ceded reinsurance actions per Arch and unit guidelines

Key requirements

• 5-8 years of underwriting experience in the Contingency Market
• University degree and professional certification desired
• Working knowledge of ISO rating and rules
• Demonstrated ability to maintain broker/client relationships
• Strong analytical and regulatory/compliance awareness
• Experience with risk assessment, pricing, and underwriter negotiations

• Planning and product development
• Client relationship management
• Problem solving
• Negotiation and decision making
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• ISO rating and rules

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