E&S / Surplus Lines

E&S and Surplus Lines Recruiter — Wholesale & Specialty Markets

The E&S market is booming and talent demand is outpacing supply. SHG has deep wholesale and specialty lines networks, placing surplus lines brokers, E&S underwriters, and binding authority specialists at MGAs, wholesalers, and Lloyd's syndicates.

Hiring Challenges We Solve

Severe talent shortage in admitted to E&S transition roles

Finding surplus lines licensed candidates in target states

Sourcing underwriters with binding authority in hard to place lines

Filling production roles at wholesalers where book portability is complex

Key Skills & Credentials

Surplus lines licensing (multi-state)Lloyd's / London market accessE&S binding authorityWholesale broker relationshipsNon-standard risk assessmentMGA / MGU operations

Salary Insights

$85,000 – $175,000

E&S and specialty talent commands a premium in today's hard market. Senior underwriting and production roles regularly exceed $200K+ all-in.

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