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Senior Underwriter, Casualty E&S

Why Paragon? In 2014, Paragon was incepted in a Starbucks coffee shop with a simple strategybuild 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. Our diverse team of talent is reshaping an industry that has weathered "boring" and is long overdue on "different." Whether it comes by offering better pay, benefits, or growth opportunities, we will continue to aggressively invest in talent to drive our business forward. Change is here, come be a part of it with us.

Formed as a broadly diversified MGA, Paragon supports retail agents, insurance carriers, and reinsurers with our strong underwriting talent, broad capabilities, sophisticated operations, and varied business interests. Our goal: To help our partners do business better. And we do.

The Senior Underwriter, Casualty E&S will work a hybrid schedule ideally from our Avon, CT office or for the right candidate we open for this person to be remote.

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. Discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded. Paragon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or familial status, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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