Underwriter - Excess Casualty - Remote

Why Paragon? In 2014, Paragon was incepted in a Starbucks coffee shop with a simple strategy — build the MGA that we would want to work for. Years later, Paragon is one of the fastest growing MGAs in the country.

Our secret? A dedication to diversity and agility. We realized from the start that a commitment to thinking, acting, and rewarding “different” would resonate within the industry.

It is hard to argue with results, and the results are clear. ” Whether it comes by offering better pay, benefit s or growth opportunities, we will continue to aggressively invest in talent to drive our business forward. Change is here, come b e a part of it with us.

Unsupported Excess Casualty Underwriter Paragon Excess and Surplus offers Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds with limited distribution to the wholesale brokerage market. Underwriting teams are based throughout the United States. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis.

Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, products and many more.

Responsibilities

: Handling an existing portfolio of E S Casualty business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region. Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and generating new opportunities by building and maintaining strong broker relationships. Working independently, you will be granted underwriting authority based on experience level.

Cultivating key broker relationships in the regions to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite. Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company. Cross-marketing with other Paragon lines; meeting with brokers and insureds as required.

Requirements

: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 3 - 5 years of E S Casualty Underwriting experience preferred. Strong existing marketing relationships within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.

Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes, and able to handle complex accounts. Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong insured and broker contacts.

Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others. Travel is estimated at 25%. The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

Compensation

may be awarded.

may vary depending upon the best available candidate. Ready to have your voice heard, your talents properly utilized and to become a valued part of a rapidly growing organization? You’re in the right place.

Paragon is a dynamic, bold, and tenacious company. Join us as we continue to chart new paths, open doors and grow together.

Benefits

and programs, based on eligibility, which currently include but are not limited to; comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement. Jencap is an emerging and rapidly growing leader in the industry and as such, we approach talent acquisition as an opportunity to identify the best talent.