[Hiring] Renewal Underwriter, Casualty E&S @Paragon Insurance Holdings

Role Description

The Renewal Underwriter – Casualty E&S is responsible for managing, underwriting, and renewing a portfolio of casualty business within the Excess & Surplus lines market, including both primary and excess segments. This role focuses on evaluating risk exposures, pricing renewal submissions, driving retention and profitability, and strengthening relationships with wholesale brokers and agents. The position supports disciplined underwriting practices and profitable growth objectives.

The Renewal Underwriter – Casualty E&S will work remotely.

Responsibilities :

• Underwrite and manage renewal submissions for E&S casualty business, including primary general liability and excess casualty.
• Analyze risk exposures, loss history, financial, and policy terms to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Price renewals in accordance with underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and portfolio objectives.
• Drive retention while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers, MGAs, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate underwriting decisions, coverage terms, and appetite clearly and professionally.
• Ensure underwriting files are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Claims, Actuarial, and other internal teams to monitor portfolio performance and trends.
• Stay informed on E&S casualty market conditions, pricing trends, and emerging risks.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of underwriting experience in Excess & Surplus Lines casualty.
• Experience underwriting both primary and excess casualty preferred.
• Strong analytical, pricing, and risk evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage renewals and broker relationships effectively.
• Ability to make independent underwriting decisions within delegated authority.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, or ARM - preferred but not required.
• Experience with complex casualty risks and layered programs - preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with E&S underwriting systems and workflow tool - preferred but not required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Jencap also offers a range of benefits and programs, based on eligibility, which currently include but are not limited to; comprehensive health care coverage, a 401k plan, and tuition reimbursement.
• Jencap is an emerging and rapidly growing leader in the industry and as such, we approach talent acquisition as an opportunity to identify the best talent.
• Therefore, the level of the role and compensation may vary depending upon the best available candidate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Description

Paragon is a dynamic, bold, and tenacious company. Join us as we continue to chart new paths, open doors and grow together.