Underwriter/Senior Underwriter, General Casualty

We’re looking for an Underwriter/Senior Underwriter, General Casualty

Hamilton Select is looking for an experienced underwriter to join our General Casualty team, underwriting habitational, hospitality, lessor’s risk, real estate, and other premises-driven risks.

We prefer to base the position in Richmond, VA, but we will consider a remote working location for appropriately qualified candidates.

What you will do

• Underwrite challenging and complex new and renewal submissions within underwriting guidelines and make sound risk decisions that balance our growth and profitability targets


• Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with our coverage-focused underwriting strategies


• Market our insurance products through various communications channels and occasional business travel


• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships and nurture relationships with our appointed wholesale brokers


• Monitor key metrics and ratios with an eye on efficiency and profitability


• Assist in training and mentoring of less experienced employees


• Participate in special projects and corporate initiatives

What you require for the role

• Three or more years of general casualty underwriting experience with underwriting authority, preferably in Excess and Surplus (E&S) Lines


• Deep technical knowledge of general casualty and other liability lines of insurance


• Existing relationships within the wholesale broker community and the demonstrated ability to build effective relationships


• Strong internal and external communication skills, both verbal and written


• Keen attention to detail, sharp analytical competence, and advanced problem-solving skills


• Acute focus on customer service to meet and exceed our best-in-class service aspirations


• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required, with commensurate work experience considered


• CPCU designation or other industry coursework preferred, but not required


• Ability to travel from time to time to promote our corporate interests

What you can expect from us

Join us, and we will ask you to Be smart, Be sensible, Be open and, above all else, Be more—strive harder, reach further, never give up. These Hamilton Values are the intellectual and moral compass of everyone at Hamilton. They shape the way we build our team, the way we work and the way we will prosper.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workspace where all employees thrive. We embrace all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and talents – without discrimination. Whatever differences set you apart, whether visible or invisible, you will be welcome at Hamilton.

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

• Hybrid working


• Matching 401K plan


• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability


• Generous time off (including parental leave)


• Continued support for professional development


• Gym subsidy


• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

In good company

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.

Hamilton Select, a subsidiary of Hamilton Insurance Group, LTD, is a surplus lines insurer headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Hamilton Select targets hard-to-place and distressed accounts in the small and middle-market space.