VP / Senior Commercial Property Underwriter - E&S (Remote)

K2 Security Insurance · California, CA, United States

FULL TIME

Job Description

Vikco Insurance Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of K2 Insurance Services, LLC, is seeking a full-time remote VP / Senior Commercial Property Underwriter (E&S) . Vikco Insurance Services is a leader in providing specialized insurance solutions across various lines of business, with a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and industry knowledge. Since our inception in 1965, we have been committed to delivering superior products and services to our clients by focusing on a rate-driven underwriting approach. This consistency helps reduce premium fluctuations and ensures long-term success in a competitive market.

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The VP/Senior Commercial Property Underwriter (E&S) is a senior-level technical role responsible for the independent evaluation, pricing, and structuring of complex, high-hazard, Commercial Property risks within the Excess & Surplus Lines market. Operating with a high degree of delegated underwriting authority, this individual will manage a profitable book of business, service a dedicated network of wholesale brokers, and serve as a technical mentor to junior underwriting staff. Review underwriting submissions for completeness and accuracy, summarize relevant exposure and risk information, and organize supporting documentation in the approved file format.
Analyze underwriting data, including exposure information, financial data, loss history, and other relevant risk indicators, to support risk selection and pricing decisions.
Conduct and document internet and public-record research to identify risk characteristics, adverse information, or other issues that may affect risk acceptability.
Calculate rating bases accurately from verified exposure and financial data in accordance with approved underwriting guidelines.
Enter verified exposure and rating data into the approved rating system, validate the resulting unmodified premiums, and escalate discrepancies for review.
Rate complex accounts accurately by applying approved rating methodologies, underwriting guidelines, and exposure data.
Complete and document loss analyses, identify relevant loss trends and severity drivers, and summarize findings for underwriting review.
Issue accurate policies and endorsements, verify that documents reflect approved underwriting terms, and distribute completed documents to producers within required service timelines.
Maintain complete, accurate, and current files for pending, closed, canceled, and bound policies in accordance with departmental procedures and record-retention requirements.
Maintain proficiency in the underwriting, rating, policy administration, and workflow systems and processes used by the department.
Support special projects by gathering and validating information, coordinating assigned activities, and completing deliverables within established timelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams, and the ability to learn underwriting, rating, and policy administration systems
Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to calculate rating bases, analyze financial and loss data, and identify discrepancies.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with underwriting, operations, production, and other internal partners in a remote team environment.

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, risk management, insurance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Prefer 5 years of relevant insurance experience, preferably supporting Excess & Surplus lines commercial property underwriting, rating, policy issuance, or related operations.

This position does not have physical requirements beyond those typically associated with a professional office environment. Duties may involve prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, participating in virtual or in-person meetings, and performing other routine office activities.

Occasional business travel may be required, including the customary physical and environmental demands associated with corporate travel.

Company	K2 Security Insurance
Location	California, CA, United States
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	general

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VP / Senior Commercial Property Underwriter - E&S (Remote)

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