Senior Underwriter Professional

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.

The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a

• Exempt/ full time

• Reports to SVP- Head of Professional Liability

• Travel: Up to 30%

• $100,000-$130,000

Role overview

Underwriters are expected to solicit, select or reject submissions and price a wide variety of Professional Liability policies appropriately. Underwriters also administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, rating manual rules, and insurance laws and regulations.

As a Senior Underwriter, the person hired will also be expected to mentor and train more junior level underwriters should this be needed. They will also be expected to review and give feedback on accounts to more junior level underwriters.

Role responsibilities

• Effectually identify, market, and underwrite prospective accounts in targeted industries

• Direct and supervise underwriting activities as the need arises to produce positive profit and expense results within area of responsibility.

• Develop positive relationships with Brokers and effectively articulate DUAL's appetite.  In Person broker visits expected 5 days a month

• Solicit, review, and coordinate new business opportunities with brokers

• Underwrite both new and renewal business

• Exhibit high levels of collaboration, leadership, customer service, and persistence

• Provide strong analytical ability and sound judgment to make informed and accurate decisions with the goal of writing profitable business, not just volume.

Key requirements

• 10 years’ experience in Professional Lines with a focus on Architects and Engineers E&O

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Strong negotiation and presentation skills

• Self-motivated individual

• Outstanding marketing skills

What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.