Lead Underwriter - New York Excess (Remote)

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Twenty Mile Insurance Services, Inc. (TMIS) is a program manager dedicated to writing primary commercial general liability insurance on a national basis.  We work with a select group of surplus brokers, many of which have been our partners for over 20 years. This role provides the right candidate with a high growth potential opportunity with an entrepreneurial-minded company. 

What We Are Seeking

TMIS is seeking an experienced Lead Underwriter to lead risk evaluation and pricing for excess general liability policies focused on New York construction accounts. Interested candidates must possess deep knowledge of New York Labor Law, scaffold law exposures, and contractor risk profiles.  Responsibilities include portfolio management, broker engagement, and underwriting complex risks with sound judgement and profitability focus. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, market insight, and a proven track record in E&S casualty lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the underwriting proficiency for the New York Excess specific marketplace.
• Nurture and/or grow existing broker relationships.
• Utilize keen understanding of Claims and policy interpretation for Contractor General Liability.
• Understand insurance financials, earned premiums, loss ratios & loss development, coverage forms & endorsements, and contractual liability.
• Apply knowledge of state specific laws pertaining to contract liability.

Minimum Requirements

• License: Property & Casualty (ANY state)
• Minimum of 5 years of Senior Underwriting experience in Commercial Lines with a Managing General Agency (MGA)

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Areas of Expertise: Umbrella/Excess Liability, Underwriting Guidelines, Excess Liability, Contract Negotiation, Contractors – General, Contractors – Trade, Contract Review & Analysis, Construction Defects
• Management System: IMS, Guidewire
• Computer Skills: Adobe, MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Excel

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Bonus Eligible
• Great Team Culture