Underwriter, Financial Lines

Seeking a self-starter, highly motivated, and qualified professional with a strong work ethic to join the Executive Risks team and help execute SCOR Specialty Insurance’s Financial Institutions single risk strategy. Candidates should possess a broad skill set and demonstrate experience and ability to contribute across a variety of disciplines—prominently including FI underwriting and relationship management. We are seeking a self-starter, highly motivated, and results-oriented underwriting professional to join the Executive Risks team and play a key role in executing SCOR Specialty Insurance’s Financial Institutions single risk strategy. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to the profitable growth and long-term success of a diverse portfolio of financial institution risks. The successful candidate will possess a strong underwriting foundation, technical expertise, organizational skills, and exceptional relationship management. They will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting complex financial institution risks, developing and maintaining broker and client relationships, and contributing to portfolio management initiatives that support broader business objectives. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with commercial acumen and is comfortable making informed decisions in a fast-paced and evolving market environment. ### Responsibilities Key responsibilities include underwriting new and renewal business, assessing exposures and pricing adequacy, negotiating terms and conditions, and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and risk appetite. The role will also involve collaborating closely with claims, actuarial, legal, and wordings teams to support product development, policy form enhancements, and overall portfolio performance. In addition to underwriting responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to actively cultivate and strengthen relationships with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders. They should be capable of representing SCOR in the marketplace, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to the continued growth and visibility of the Financial Institutions franchise. The ideal individual will demonstrate leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Candidates should possess a broad skill set and the flexibility to contribute across multiple disciplines, including underwriting strategy, relationship management, policy wording development, portfolio analytics, and cross-functional projects. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated underwriting professional seeking to make a meaningful impact within a growing and entrepreneurial platform while contributing to the continued success of SCOR Specialty Insurance's Executive Risks business. ### Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from reputable institution; advanced degree or professional insurance designation (CPCU, RPLU, ARM, or equivalent) preferred - Minimum of 3 years of underwriting experience within the Financial Lines insurance market. - Demonstrated experience underwriting public and private financial institution risks. - Strong knowledge of Directors & Officers (D&O), Professional Liability/E&O, Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Fiduciary Liability, and related Executive Risks products. - Proven ability to analyze financial statements, assess complex exposures, and develop risk-based underwriting and pricing decisions. - Experience negotiating coverage terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers and clients while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability objectives. - Working knowledge of policy wording development, coverage interpretation, and manuscript endorsements. - Established broker relat…