[Hiring] Underwriter @Embroker

Role Description

The Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) Underwriter is a skilled professional dedicated to underwriting risks within our exclusive LPL program with Everest for law firms of 1 to 25 attorneys, supporting both our direct customers and our Access third-party distribution partners. This role assists the Insurance Product Team in refining the program’s risk appetite and product/market fit and in shaping strategic initiatives for the program. The LPL Underwriter is responsible for:

• Production underwriting for all Lawyers Professional Liability referrals for new and renewal business.
• Setting profitable terms, conditions, retentions, and pricing for LPL referrals.
• Analyzing LPL applications, supplemental questionnaires, loss runs, and firm information to assess risk.
• Making sound underwriting decisions regarding acceptance, modification, or declination of law firm risks.
• Developing and adjusting premiums, limits, and deductibles according to risk assessment.
• Working closely with direct law firm customers and Access agents and brokers to explain LPL coverage.
• Managing and monitoring the Everest LPL program portfolio.
• Liaising with the Claims, Actuarial, and Insurance Product Teams.
• Ensuring compliance with state insurance regulations and company standards.
• Utilizing data and analytics to identify LPL loss trends and review portfolio performance.
• Staying informed about LPL market conditions and emerging legal profession risks.
• Assisting the Insurance Product Team in LPL program project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, risk management, or a related field.
• A J.D. or professional certifications (e.g., CPCU, RPLU, AU) are a plus.
• 4+ years of Lawyers Professional Liability underwriting experience, preferably with solo and small law firms (1 to 25 attorneys).
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Ability to follow established program guidelines and state and federal insurance regulations.
• Knowledge of LPL policy language and claims-made coverage concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate complex information.
• Ability to work cross-culturally on a global team.
• Ability to perform at a high-level in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in all Google Suite products, as well as Salesforce and the company's proprietary quote platform.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel as required when appropriate.