Underwriter- A&E

Overview:

PUA specializes in professional liability insurance and risk management solutions for architects & engineers (A&E), design-build professionals, contractors and some miscellaneous classes of business. With 100+ years of combined experience, the PUA team is the leading insurance expert for the A&E industry — working closely with insurance agents who specialize in this space. PUA hosts quarterly risk management webinars with experts focused on the construction industry and is a proud member of aeProNet, PLAN (Professional Liability Agent Network) and PLUS (Professional Liability Underwriting Society).

PUA is part of NSM Insurance Group, a global specialty insurance provider with more than $1.8 billion in premium across 25+ specialty insurance programs and brands around the world. Named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace based on employee feedback, the company has been exclusively focused on building successful insurance programs since 1990 and continually seeks new opportunities to grow and expand through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Relationships are paramount at NSM because we know that’s what drives mutual, long-term success. We maintain an entrepreneurial spirit and startup mindset within an established organization that continues to redefine what specialty insurance means and how it impacts everyday lives. Employees are given endless opportunities to expand their interests and skillsets, push breakthrough ideas and take risks. Our open, supportive environment gives employees the confidence to take ownership of their work as if the business was their own.

At NSM, we Build Success every day for our people, carrier partners, agents and insureds — because we know our success is built on yours.

The PUA Underwriter is responsible for daily contact with agents, within the A&E marketplace, discussing risks negotiating on pricing, coverage, acceptability and providing or requesting information. The Underwriter will communicate with marketing representatives responding to inquiries regarding service, risk evaluation, questions on procedures, rates, premium evaluation, and service.

**We are looking for candidates residing on the West Coast to service a book of business that is primarily comprised of clients residing on the west coast or within pacific time zone*

• Underwriting of complex A&E accounts.
• Risk selection by qualifying leads and identifying target markets.
• Communicate with brokers for new business opportunities.
• Issue multiple quotes with selected markets.
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships.
• Monitor claims activity and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Risk Management & Insurance majors a plus.
• 3+ years proven track record of underwriting Professional Liability accounts with a focus on A&E.
• Ability to develop and foster carrier and broker relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to negotiate, influence and close deals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability for travel, ~25-35%.