Underwriting – Aerospace Product Liability – Morris Plains, NJ

November 21, 2024

Job ID: 2012216

Job Title: Underwriting – Aerospace Product Liability

Location: Morris Plains (Preferably) or other Global US Offices

Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)

This role is responsible to underwrite a portfolio of aviation product liability business and other associated lines of
business as well as production of new business to standards established by management. Further duties are listed below.

• In consultation with the Underwriting Director, evaluate all new and renewal business to determine that it meets Company risk selection criteria, underwriting standards and pricing adequacy.
• Focus on product liability underwriting for a diverse set of aerospace clients – manufacturers, repair and service organizations, major airports, ground handlers and other aviation professional and technical service providers.
• Develop, maintain and grow relationships with aviation agents and brokers to ensure consistent communication and raise awareness about Global’s underwriting capabilities and business production goals.
• Become acquainted and maintain proficiency with Global policy forms and coverage offerings.
• Maintain knowledge of technical developments/changes in the aviation and insurance fields, and specifically the aviation insurance industry.
• Initiate the issuance of contract certain and compliant policy wordings, endorsements, quotes and binders in accordance with company standards and in consultation with the Wordings department as required.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines and established procedures, and stay abreast of Company policies, goals, and objectives.
• Collaborate with Global EU, Canada and UK offices, US regional offices and other internal departments.
• Keep the underwriting team informed of industry activity with respect to new risks, competition, trends, broker activity, etc. Assist with the development and support of thought leadership opportunities.
• Domestic travel (up to 25%) is required to facilitate in-person broker and client interaction at business meetings and if applicable, regular trips to US home office.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Skills/Experience:

Required:

• Relevant experience in property/casualty insurance industry required
• Excellent verbal, written, math and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and influence management skills
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Skills (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• Pilot certificate, engineering or aviation maintenance background a plus

Please send your resume to ushumanresources@global-aero.com with the subject line of XWEB-2012216.