Casualty Underwriter - E&S
General Placement Service
New York, NY · Posted May 18, 2026
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About the job
General Placement Service is on the search for their client, a national insurance carrier and fortune 500 company. They seek to hire a Excess Casualty Underwriter to work on a hybrid basis in their New York City office and manage their wholesale agency partners in the Northeast territory.
This role will focus on underwriting Excess & Surplus Casualty risks.d
What you will do: -Underwrite new and renewal business throughout the specified territory -Analyze individual risks to determine acceptability of accounts -Adhere to established underwriting guidelines -Meet with agents to promote and cross-sell company products -Collaborate with other departments to ensure company growth and success
How you qualify: - 3+ years of commercial casualty underwriting experience - Bachelor’s Degree and industry designations such as CPCU preferred - Ability to travel and come in to the office on a hybrid basis
Why you should take this job: - Lucrative benefits -401k options -Generous vacation, holiday and paid time off
- Competitive salary
Apply today for immediate consideration for a career defining opportunity!