Senior Underwriter

The company:

We have been writing policies for the same farms and small businesses since 2013. Second-generation ownership: the founder's daughter runs the agency now. We started in 2013 and have grown to about 24 people. January renewals keep everyone busy for a few weeks.

Our team is growing and we are hiring a Senior Underwriter. This role balances growth with profitability. You will be measured on new business, retention and loss ratio. Agent relationships matter here. Expect regular agency visits. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. Clear written English is a must, as the team works across time zones.

What you'll do:

• Document underwriting decisions in the policy file.
• Mentor underwriting assistants and trainees.
• Refer accounts above your authority with a clear recommendation.
• Price accounts using rating tools in Guidewire PolicyCenter and underwriting judgment.
• Re-underwrite renewals for loss trends, exposure changes and rate adequacy.
• Work with loss control on recommendations and follow-up.
• Order and review loss runs, inspections, MVRs and financial information.

Skills and experience:

• 7+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Familiar with Guidewire, Duck Creek or a similar policy system.
• Strong judgment on risk selection and pricing.
• Working knowledge of commercial property, liability and auto coverage forms.
• Able to travel up to 20% for agency visits.

Benefits:

Salary: $103,000 - $124,000/year

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• $1,000 home office setup budget.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Three weeks of PTO to start.

If this sounds like a fit, apply with a resume. A cover letter is optional.

We are not working with agencies on this role.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at DKK Insurance Services.