Underwriter/Sr. Underwriter, Healthcare Medical

About This Role

Underwriting for healthcare medical organizations is the core of this role, critically analyzing their operations, litigation history, and commitment to clinical risk management. This position involves leveraging underwriting tools to assess risk appetite, determine pricing, and structure coverage offerings while meeting profitability goals. The team is fast-paced and collaborative, focused on rigorous analysis and mutual support, and welcomes candidates with transferable analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with underwriting guidelines, systems, and procedures
• Perform general underwriting functions including submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorizations
• Work within authority and receive proper approval from the regional manager as necessary
• Liaise with the Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns that could potentially affect profitability
• Achieve compliance with all underwriting and administrative guidelines, consistent with Internal Audit department procedures
• Conduct marketing meetings with brokers as directed by the regional manager
• Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable
• Follow treaty and facultative reinsurance protocols as required
• Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments
• Provide specific reports as needed by senior staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4-year college degree
• Solid writing and communication skills
• 1-5 years underwriting experience
• Organizational skills, and ability to change tasks quickly
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group setting
• Willingness to travel
• Must be able to think originally, be willing to challenge ideas, and be receptive to having their own ideas challenged
• Working understanding of Excel

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Company match 401k plan
• Group Term Life Insurance

Important Details

• Travel: 10% of the time

About the Company

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. Operating under the brand Allied World, the company has supported clients, cedents, and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. As a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited, it benefits from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities.