Northfield E&S, Contract Binding Western Region Underwriter

Underwriting Account Executive

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Northfield Excess & Surplus is a specialty lines insurer with over 40 years of serving the non-admitted marketplace. Backed by the financial strength and resources of Travelers, Northfield offers E&S coverages for hard-to-place risk. Through our national network of wholesale general agents and wholesale brokers, Northfield offers a broad mix of property and liability coverages. Oversee strategic general agency relationships with delegated binding authority (Excess & Surplus Lines) within an assigned territory. Under general supervision, responsible for driving new business growth and executing renewal directives, while maintaining profitability objectives across the agency assignment. Marketing and underwriting responsibilities include : Collaborate with general agents on underwriting approach and acceptability. Review over-authority exception referrals. Provide exceptional customer service. Perform required underwriting audits and provide coaching to general agents to ensure adherence to Northfield's underwriting requirements and standards. Independently manage assigned territories. May occasionally seek assistance from a senior level Account Executive or manager on more complex accounts. Takes a portfolio view of their book of business to manage profitability. The incumbent in this job does not manage others.

Underwriting and Pricing :

• Underwrites primarily moderately complex accounts and risks and considers different approaches toward risks to maximize profitability.
• Uses good judgment in making decisions within own underwriting authority and makes recommendations on other accounts to meet business objectives.
• Initiates collaborative discussions.

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Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http : / / careers.travelers.com / life-at-travelers / benefits / .