E&S Brokerage Property Lead

*This position is open to multiple Burns & Wilcox branch offices across the US.*

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Property Leader to drive the growth and profitability of our newly launched Excess & Surplus (E&S) Property product. This leadership role is responsible for driving premium growth, underwriting oversight, portfolio management, and broker relationship development for business written nationwide through Burns & Wilcox, our main wholesale distribution partner.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in E&S Property underwriting, catastrophe exposure management, and portfolio strategy, along with a collaborative leadership style and strong market relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that underwrites brokerage lite and middle-market E&S Property accounts on a brokerage basis
• Drive profitable premium growth country-wide for a newly launched brokerage property product
• Build a team to support profitable growth and high service levels
• Partner closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) to develop and execute underwriting strategies aligned with profitability and growth objectives
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to optimize underwriting results
• Manage catastrophe (CAT) exposure accumulations, particularly in wildfire- and wind-exposed regions
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Property underwriting guidelines, pricing strategies, and rate adequacy
• Build and strengthen relationships with wholesale brokers and internal business partners to drive production and retention
• Build, lead and manage a high-performing underwriting team, including mentoring, training, and developing underwriting talent
• Assist with facultative and treaty reinsurance management
• Deliver responsive, high-quality service by providing timely underwriting decisions and resolving broker inquiries effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 7 years of E&S Property underwriting experience within an E&S carrier environment, including commercial lines and homeowners’ business
• Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Property insurance products, underwriting principles, catastrophe exposure management, and risk assessment methodologies
• Proven experience managing wind and wildfire CAT exposures
• Experience working with wholesale distribution partners
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and relationship management abilities with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally as required

About Our Company

Atain Insurance is a leading Excess & Surplus (E&S) carrier serving the specialty wholesale insurance market.  We offer a broad range of products serving property, casualty and professional liability risks.  Licensed in 50 states through Atain Insurance Company and Atain Specialty Insurance Company, we specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place risks that require creative and flexible solutions.  We offer solutions across binding, brokerage and programs. We pride ourselves on our strong financial position and proven record of success. This is why A.M. Best affirmed Atain with an “A” (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating. Atain is part of the H.W. Kaufman Group family of companies, which comprises a vast network of over 50 offices across the globe. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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