Senior Construction Underwriter

Incline Search is representing a young Construction MGA looking for a Senior/AVP Construction Underwriter.

This role joins a 2-person team (Analyst + CUO), offering direct mentorship from a market-leading construction insurance executive. This leader is currently bogged down by administrative work and targeting a candidate that can help produce quality wholesale business and leverage his relationships.

They just doubled their capacity (A++ paper) to expand their NYC construction book and grow a nationwide book of projects, wraps, infrastructure, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite & produce primary construction casualty business through wholesaler brokers

• Assist the CUO in handling inbound submissions

• Manage and grow a profitable book of business

• Build and maintain strong wholesale broker relationships to drive new opportunities

• Serve as a technical resource for construction GL underwriting

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Construction underwriting experience, with a strong focus on construction or trades

• Deep understanding of contractor operations and construction liability exposures (ideally NYC-focused

• Proven track record of managing and growing a profitable GL book

• Established broker relationships within the construction or specialty trades space