Underwriter, Public Directors & Officers Division at Allied World in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Allied World is looking for an Underwriter to join the San Francisco team in the Public Directors & Officers division. The current market for D&O Insurance is in a once-in-a-cycle state of flux and requires drive and a high acumen for success. The ideal candidate will be responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, for helping to manage the growth of the overall portfolio, and for marketing to broker-partners and servicing of existing and potential clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•            Conduct financial and business analysis of client-companies and meet with C-suite executives to discuss operating and future performance

•            Negotiate coverage and layer participation for large Directors and Officers Liability insurance programs on publicly-traded companies including IPOs, SPACs, and M&A transactions

•            Assist in managing a renewal book of business while driving new business production growth

•            Maintain relationships with broker partners while working to expand production sources regionally

•            Work with Northwestern Region leads on regional budgeting and business development

•            Engage with the Claims, and Actuarial, Legal, and Marketing departments on an as-needed basis

•            Participate in internal projects to improve business processes regionally and countrywide

•            Maintain compliance with all internal, administrative, and underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures

Job Requirements:

•            4-year college degree required

•            1-3 years underwriting experience preferred

•            Solid Writing and Communication Skills

•            Basic understanding of financial analysis and accounting

•            Excellent organizational skills, and ability to multi task

•            Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high pressure environment

•            Willingness to travel

•            Must be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged

About Fairfax 

Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management. 

About Allied World 

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and we benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Our capital base is strong, our solutions anticipate rather than react to changing trends, and our teams are focused on establishing long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial. Learn more about how we can help you manage your risk by visiting: Web: www.awac.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/alliedworld | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-world 

Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.  Allied World Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion or belief, sex, age, genetic information, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or their protected veteran or disability status.  Please visit www.awac.com for further information on Allied World.