Underwriting Counsel
$170k/y-$190k/y
2 days ago
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HybridFull-timeSenior
Summary
Ascot Group is seeking an Underwriting Counsel to join their team in Stamford, CT. The role involves drafting policy wordings and related documents for various lines of business, serving as a legal subject matter expert for Ascot insurance products.
About the Role
As an Underwriting Counsel, you will collaborate with the Senior Underwriting Counsel and underwriting leaders to draft clear and accurate insurance policy wordings, oversee legal aspects of product filing processes, and advise underwriters on risk analysis and coverage trends. You will work closely with various departments to implement new products and ensure compliance with legal standards.
About You
Required:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and Bar admission in good standing.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant insurance coverage, wordings, and/or claims experience.
- Background in US commercial casualty and specialty insurance markets.
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal), organizational and time-management skills.
Preferred:
- Proven skills managing/participating in cross-departmental efforts.
- Ability to quickly adapt and learn new areas that might fall outside his/her scope of experience.
- Strong desire to learn and gain exposure to other legal and business areas.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D.
- Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and other leaves.
Ascot Group
Ascot Group is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group with a record of underwriting excellence and superior claims service. Founded in 2001, Ascot provides a broad range of property and casualty products to customers worldwide through its Lloyd’s and Bermuda market platforms. In the United States, Ascot provides specialized insurance products to small and mid-sized businesses as well as offering underwriting services to high-quality carrier and syndicate partners.
Stamford, CT