Job Objectives:

Responsible for underwriting a complex book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business, implementing proper underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compliance with underwriting guidelines, systems and procedures


• General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions, and quote/binder/invoice authorizations


• Seek input from Actuarial & Cat Modelling, for pricing of specific accounts, as required


• Liaise with the Claims Department on any specific claims activity and overall market claims concerns, which could potentially affect profitability


• Consistent with Internal Audit department procedures, achieve compliance with all required underwriting and administrative guidelines


• Marketing – attend assigned client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable.  Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operations


• Follow all treaty reinsurance protocols, as required


• Stay current with respect to major industry issues and developments


• Provide specific reports as needed by senior staff


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Solid Writing and Communication Skills


• Fluent in Spanish


• 3+ years underwriting experience


• CPCU, ARe and/or other professional designations preferred.   


• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to multi task


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


• Willingness to travel

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, through its subsidiaries and brand known as Allied World, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions. Allied World offers superior client service through a global network of offices and branches. All of Allied World's rated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A by A.M. Best Company, A by Standard & Poor's, and A2 by Moody's, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's and AA- by Fitch.