Underwriting Specialist, Middle Market Excess

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Underwriting Specialist managing Umbrella and Excess Liability portfolios for Arch, a specialty insurer. Assessing risk, pricing accounts, negotiating terms, and driving profitable growth.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,400 - $191,629 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting Umbrella and Excess Liability accounts, with a strong focus on risk assessment, policy administration, and relationship management. Proven ability to negotiate terms and conditions while driving profitability and growth within the insurance market.

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Umbrella & Excess Liability UnderwritingRisk Assessment & AnalysisPolicy Administration Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation SkillsBroker Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingRisk AssessmentPolicy DocumentationPerformance AnalysisPolicy Wordings DevelopmentPremium BookingsCredit ControlCancellation ManagementMarket AnalysisBusiness Acquisition

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPersuasionMotivationCollaborationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Insurance Qualification

Industry Keywords

Insurance ManagementLegal FrameworkRegulatory ComplianceMarket OperationsNatural Hazards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Umbrella and Excess Liability accounts to drive profitability and growth
Assess risks, including inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to Umbrella and Excess Liability
Own accounts, negotiating participation, pricing, and terms and conditions
Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top- and bottom-line targets
Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and agents
Serve as specialized technical expertise/lead for Unsupported Umbrella & Excess Liability
Ensure accurate policy documentation is issued to producers or by producers
Establish and maintain electronic or paper files for each risk and transaction
Pursue new business acquisition and strong renewal retention within the assigned territory
Manage complex referrals and re-underwrite complex business as appropriate
Participate in cross-regional activities and collaboration with Middle Market Package, Excess Construction, and Excess National Accounts
Analyze performance against benchmarks, market operations, business needs, and customer needs
Design, develop, and implement consistent, robust policy wordings
Manage the policy administration lifecycle, including information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, and cancellation
Manage multiple accounts, opportunities, and processes to meet deadlines and maintain market positioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience underwriting profitable business in Umbrella & Excess
Recognized relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within the marketplace
Specialized understanding of regional/local insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements
Good understanding of legal and regulatory framework
Ability to assess risk exposures and natural hazards relevant to Umbrella & Excess Liability
Ability to analyze performance against benchmarks and understand market, business, and customer needs
Ability to design, develop, and implement consistent, robust policy wordings
Robust understanding of the policy administration lifecycle, including information collection, policy issuance, premium bookings, credit control, and cancellation
Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to persuade and motivate others without executive authority
Ability to absorb, analyze, and draw conclusions from information and data
Ability to manage multiple accounts, opportunities, and processes to meet deadlines
Degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration preferred
Completion of professional insurance qualification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Competitive 401k with generous matching
PTO beginning at 20 days per year
Up to 12 paid company holidays per year
2 paid days of Volunteer Time Off
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Backup Child and Elder Care
Incentive eligible