Job Description

A Global Insurer is looking to hire a Senior Middle Market Underwriter to join their team in San Francisco.

This individual must have strong retail and broker relationships in San Francisco and have at least 3 years experince managing mid markert policies and renewals.

This is a Hybrid role with 1 day a week in the office.

The Role

• Manage underwriting for new and renewal business to achieve regional and global Line of Business (LoB) targets.
• Oversee large accounts, handling negotiations on participation, pricing, and terms and conditions.
• Manage broker portfolios to optimize profitability and drive business growth.
• Act as a technical specialist for at least one sub-LoB, industry, or product line such as General Liability, Umbrella, Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, or Workers Compensation.
• Underwrite and assess natural catastrophe accumulation and model interpretations as applicable.
• Underwrite international insurance programs for relevant LoBs.
• Ensure compliance with LoB governance frameworks, including underwriting authorities, global standards, and guidelines.
• Arrange and bind facultative reinsurance prior to policy inception.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for each transaction and risk handled.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to support business acquisition and retention.
• Manage and resolve complex underwriting referrals, re-underwriting as needed.

Required skills

• 3-12 years experience of Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience, preferably in Middle Market.
• Established relationships with brokers and thorough knowledge of the regional/local market landscape.
• Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and competitive frameworks.
• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration (preferred).
• Completion of professional insurance qualifications (e.g., CPCU) is advantageous.

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