Commercial E&S Underwriter (100% work-from-home)

<p>If you’re a Commercial Lines Underwriter who enjoys autonomy, building strong relationships and working for a company that genuinely treats people right — this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p><br></p><p>An A+ rated insurance carrier is looking for an experienced Production Underwriter to join their growing team. This carrier is known for stability, profitability and empowering their people to do great work without red tape or micromanagement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You’ll underwrite a diverse, profitable book that’s roughly 85% casualty-focused, with a large portion centered around Construction/Contractors and Manufacturing/Product Liability. There is also property and professional liability risks as well.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll be out in the field a couple days a week connecting with local agents/brokers and building direct relationships as well as having the pen to underwrite from your home all while having strong support from a home office that has your back every step of the way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What Makes This a Great Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>100% remote</strong> – work from home, local travel to meet agents</li><li><strong>Trusted, stable organization</strong> with strong financials and a respected name in the market</li><li><strong>Team-based culture</strong> – you’ll partner with claims, loss control and premium audit professionals who are also 100% remote</li><li><strong>No bureaucracy</strong> – leadership encourages independence and smart decision-making</li><li><strong>Strong agency partnerships</strong> – you’ll work with the top agents</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is the best of both worlds: the entrepreneurial feel of a growing E&S division backed by a proven, respected national carrier.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to join a carrier that values underwriting judgment — let’s talk.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information, please contact Lindsay McLure at lmclure@prs2000.com</p><p><br></p><p>All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Underwriter, Underwriting, Account Executive, Umbrella, Excess, Casualty, E&S, Excess & Surplus, Wholesale, Broker, Commercial, Marketing, AVP, Vice President, VP, Branch Manager, Commercial Underwriter, Excess Underwriter, Liability, Casualty Underwriter, P&C, Production Underwriter, Construction, Contractors, Manufacturing, Remote, Specialty Lines, Surplus Lines, ASLI, Surplus, Excess & Liability, GL, General Liability, Commercial Underwriter, Middle Market Underwriter</p>

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