Vice President - E&S Property Underwriting Manager

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. is a diversified specialty property/casualty insurer with offices in Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Hallmark markets, underwrites and services approximately half a billion dollars annually in commercial and personal insurance premiums in select markets. Hallmark is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and its common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "HALL."

As Hallmark continues to grow, we strive to find talented, innovative and creative professionals to join our team. We offer very competitive compensation and benefit packages combined with a team atmosphere that encourages independent initiative and professional growth.

Job Title:            Vice President – E&S Property Underwriting Manager

Department:     E&S Property                                      

Location:            Atlanta

Reports To:       President of Property Lines

SUMMARY       This role requires the individual to be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.   Under the direction of the President of Specialty Property, within a peer review underwriting environment, this role is responsible for the analysis, underwriting, quoting, binding, negotiating and servicing of property accounts within the E&S Property Business Unit.  This role also ensures that underwriting policies and procedures are maintained, which results in a profitable business portfolio in accordance with underwriting guidelines and objectives.

CORE DUTIES

• Analyze and underwrite individual risks; develop appropriate limit structure, retention pricing and endorsements
• Provide strategy recommendations for new and renewal business based upon full underwriting knowledge including industry and competitor news and economic factors. 
• Prepare account summaries, quotations and binders
• Travel for marketing calls and client meetings

OTHER DUTIES

• Work with underwriters and support staff to provide direction for all pre and post binding task including completion and assembly of all required underwriting documentation.
• Work with U/A’s to meet all company service objectives
• Support development of new underwriting products
• Maintain data integrity for underwriting systems

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong broker relationships and network
• Knowledge of Policy Forms and Endorsements
• Experience working with cat modeling (Risk Browser) and pricing models
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills (including EXCEL, Word and Outlook)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Candidate must be able to work within a team environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
•  8+ years surplus lines property underwriting experience