Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine - Dallas, TX
2 days ago
Job description
Job Description
Ascot Group is one of the world's preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. Designed as a modern-era company operating through an ecosystem of interconnected global platforms, we are united by a common purpose:
One Ascot
.
Our greatest strength is the talent of our people—professionals who flourish in a collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial culture, steeped in underwriting excellence, integrity, and a passion for finding a better way.
This is
The Ascot Way.
Our underwriting platforms work together to deploy capital creatively through our unique
Fusion Model
:
Client Centric, Risk Centric, Technology Centric
. Built to be resilient, Ascot maximizes client financial security while delivering bespoke solutions and world‑class service from underwriting through claims.
Position Overview
The
Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine
is responsible for driving profitable growth within Ascot's Inland Marine portfolio through strong technical underwriting, disciplined risk selection, and proactive broker engagement. This role collaborates closely with colleagues across Marine, Claims, Loss Control, and other internal partners.
We are seeking a highly motivated, results‑oriented professional with strong business acumen, underwriting expertise, and relationship‑building skills.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite Inland Marine risks in accordance with Ascot's appetite, guidelines, and underwriting strategies.
- Independently evaluate and select risks, determining appropriate program structure, coverage, services, and pricing to support long-term portfolio profitability.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers; identify new business opportunities and visit insureds and brokers/producers to retain and grow accounts.
- Review engineering and loss control information to assess risk quality, ensure compliance with guidelines, and initiate appropriate loss prevention actions.
- Adhere to CAT guidelines and maintain underwriting discipline to manage exposure and appropriately price risks.
- Manage an assigned book to achieve targets across GWP, profitability, rate, retention, product mix, new business, and portfolio balance.
- Evaluate reinsurance needs and implement appropriate strategies for individual accounts and the broader portfolio.
- Collaborate across internal disciplines to drive organizational and policyholder success.
- Share underwriting expertise and support the development of underwriters at all levels.
- Demonstrate and champion The Ascot Way—fostering collaboration, inclusivity, accountability, and colleague engagement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of Inland Marine underwriting experience.
- Strong ability to interact effectively with brokers, insureds, and internal partners, including claims and loss control.
- Proven marketing, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time‑management abilities.
- Highly collaborative work style.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience***
Compensation
Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company.
The annualized base pay range for this role is: $110,000 - $140,000.
Company Benefits
The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more.
Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)
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