Excess & Specialty Insurance Underwriters (SME Focus)
Mercor • Remote, USA
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Pay Rate
$100/task
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14d ago
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We are seeking U.S.-based experts with direct underwriting experience in the Excess & Specialty Insurance market, particularly underwriting SME/commercial accounts.
Engagement Details
U.S.-based experts with direct underwriting experience in the Excess & Specialty Insurance market
SME/commercial accounts
Engagement Details
4 experts
1 week
~20 hours per expert
Requirements
3+ years
5+ years preferred
Relevant Backgrounds
We are seeking U.S.-based experts with direct underwriting experience in the Excess & Specialty Insurance market, particularly underwriting SME/commercial accounts. Engagement Details Initial pilot: 4 experts Duration: 1 week Commitment: ~20 hours per expert Potential for follow-on work and a larger engagement Requirements Based in the United States 3+ years of experience in Excess & Specialty Insurance underwriting (5+ years preferred) Direct experience underwriting SME/commercial risks Strong understanding of risk selection, pricing, coverage structuring, and portfolio management Relevant Backgrounds Experience in lines such as: Excess Casualty Professional Liability Management Liability Environmental Excess Property E&S General Liability Construction or Transportation specialty risks Target employers include leading specialty carriers, MGAs, wholesale brokers, and E&S platforms such as Chubb, AIG, Markel, Arch, AXA XL, Liberty Mutual, Ryan Specialty, Amwins, CRC Group, and similar organizations. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Initial pilot: 4 experts
- Duration: 1 week
- Commitment: ~20 hours per expert
- Potential for follow-on work and a larger engagement
- Based in the United States
- 3+ years of experience in Excess & Specialty Insurance underwriting (5+ years preferred)
- Direct experience underwriting SME/commercial risks
- Strong understanding of risk selection, pricing, coverage structuring, and portfolio management
- Excess Casualty
- Professional Liability
- Management Liability
- Cyber
- Environmental
- Excess Property
- E&S General Liability
- Construction or Transportation specialty risks
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, USA
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Business
Compensation Analysis
This role offers a powerful combination of high income ($100/hr) and total flexibility. Unlike traditional contracting, you generally set your own hours. It is an ideal "second stream" of income for professionals who want to stay sharp in their field while gaining exposure to the booming AI industry.
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