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Role Description

Hamilton Select is seeking a dynamic Wholesale E&S Distribution Leader to accelerate our distribution strategy, strengthen broker partnerships, and amplify Hamilton’s presence in the market. In this high-impact role, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to sharpen distribution effectiveness, align broker engagement with underwriting appetite, and drive profitable growth across all product lines.

The ideal candidate brings strong underwriting expertise, deep Wholesale/E&S market experience, and a robust network of broker relationships.

This U.S.-based role is remote, with a preference for candidates in the greater NY/NJ area, though we remain flexible for exceptional talent.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer Hamilton Select, you’ll be a hands-on leader, collaborating with underwriting teams and wholesale broker partners to shape and execute Hamilton Select’s distribution strategy.

As the Head of Hamilton Select’s U.S. E&S Distribution, you’ll:

• Listen closely to our trading partners
• Connect Hamilton’s capabilities to customer needs
• Build trusted, collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• Deliver Hamilton’s value proposition with clarity and impact
• Partner with the CEO and CUO to develop and advance Hamilton Select’s overall U.S. E&S distribution strategy
• Drive the evolution of digital distribution capabilities

Qualifications

• Prior underwriting experience is required
• Strong background in the E&S/Wholesale market with a comprehensive understanding of industry dynamics
• Established and respected relationships with Wholesale/E&S brokers
• Ability and willingness to travel 50–75% of the time
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking capabilities

Requirements

• Strong leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to foster a collaborative environment
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing, organizing, and presenting information in a clear and succinct manner
• Demonstrate strong executive presence with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with internal constituencies and Broker partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates an understanding and capacity to effectively engage in the negotiation process

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Matching 401K plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Generous time off (including parental leave)
• Continued support for professional development
• Gym subsidy
• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

Company Description

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

This role is within Hamilton Select, US Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines business. Hamilton Select distributes E&S products exclusively through wholesale brokers. Our underwriters leverage advanced technology and deep expertise to deliver fast, frictionless service to our trading partners with a clear focus on SME and Lower Middle Market risks.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.