E&S Underwriter I / II

Company Details

Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following four market segments. : Construction, Specialty Casualty, Velocity Small Business & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. https : / / www.vela-ins.com /

Responsibilities

This small business role will cover the west region and will be based in our Scottsdale, AZ office. You'll evaluate (selection and pricing) and maintain (control) risk acceptability and profitability within the company's underwriting guidelines and procedures for commercial risks with a focus on non-admitted General Liability and Excess limits for contractors, owners interest and products / manufacturing liability risks. You'll also manage and maintain positive wholesale broker relationships, plus meet and maintain the production, profitability, and service standards established for the company. The role will also assist in building appetite and risk selection guidelines for new classes of business to be added according to market place changes and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year College Degree, or commensurate experience and training
• Industry designations preferred : AINS, CRIS, ASLI, CPCU
• 3-5 years' commercial lines underwriting experience
• Knowledge of writing small business accounts
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes :

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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