Overview

AmTrustCyber has an exciting opportunity to join its high-performing and dynamic team in a rapidly evolving and cutting-edge industry segment. The opportunity will involve underwriting both new and renewal business across a wide range of industry sectors to further the ongoing growth and profitability of the portfolio. The candidate will also have the opportunity to train, to market the... product, to develop client relationships, to innovate and to contribute to the general success and shared goals of the team. The position will provide a platform for growth and development with excellent opportunities for further career advancement.

We seek someone who is capable of strategic analysis, creative in problem solving, highly self-motivated, adaptable to a changing marketplace, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, organized, articulate and personable, a team player, an enthusiastic learner, a collaborative contributor, a results-oriented achiever.

This role is for an underwriter trainee – no cyber or insurance experience required. The underwriter will join a dynamic team of underwriters with an established book of business. There will be opportunities for training, underwriting, marketing, innovation, and growth within our team.

Responsibilities
• Utilize technical and strategic underwriting skills when assessing each new and renewal submission.
• Grow and develop new and existing business accounts and relationships to contribute to our profitable portfolio of business.
• Analyze and review accounts to provide creative solutions to clients while adhering to underwriting guidelines.
• Demonstrate independent judgement in risk evaluation – while seeking input and guidance from senior leaders and team members, when necessary.
• Proactively foster and develop successful client relationships by providing superior client service to agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop expertise with our products, services, processes, and underwriting approach.
• Analyze technology trends and stay up to date with emerging risks to identify opportunities and exposures.
• Participate in team training, brainstorming and roundtable events to further a culture of continuous development and improvement.
• Collaborate with team members and colleagues in aligned business units to drive portfolio strategies.

Qualifications
• Ideally seeking a recent college graduate to fill this role – one who has experience with or interest in cyber insurance.
• A Bachelor’s degree in any major will be considered, with a preference for Insurance, Risk Management or Business majors (and individuals with relevant experience).
• The ideal candidate would be: capable of strategic analysis, creative in problem solving, highly self-motivated, intellectually curious, detail oriented, organized, articulate and personable, a team player, an enthusiastic learner, a collaborative contributor, a results-oriented achiever.

What We Offer

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

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