Senior E&S Underwriter , Texas

Honeycomb is a rapidly expanding, well-funded startup committed to setting the benchmark for excellence in the InsureTech industry. Our foundation is built on cutting-edge technology, but our greatest asset is our exceptional team of professionals. By seamlessly integrating AI, state-of-the-art technology, and profound human expertise, each member at Honeycomb plays a pivotal role in shaping our trajectory.

Honeycomb operates across 18 major states, covering 60% of the U.S. population, and manages insured assets exceeding $45 billion.

Having raised $36 million in its last B round in 2024, Honeycomb is expected to continue growing strongly and sustainably into 2025.

Join us and experience the tremendous impact you can make!

What You’ll Do

Next-generation risk assessment – deinvesting away from binary underwriting and revisioning risk selection utilizing mega data, AI and curiosity. Modernized underwriting using cutting edge technology to more accurately and quickly assess risk, price and bespoke coverage/terms to profitably grow and manage a book of business. Honeycomb offers an environment of personal and career growth to achieve your best self through mentorship, engaging project assignments, personalized training and develop, and internal and exterior exposure opportunities to expand your network and sphere of influence.

Playing a pivotal role in establishing and shaping our presence in the E&S lines market.

Quote and release new E&S business that has been either referred from underwriting algorithm or seeking changes that exceed user authority thresholds

Analyze and approve requested policy changes, ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Maintain familiarity and compliance with E&S state insurance regulations and ISO rules for all states within assigned underwriting territory

Maintain open, transparent and supportive communications with team members and interdivisional partners

Monitor E&S portfolio composition via reports, audits and inspections

Support marketing functions and efforts to build and promote Honeycomb

Complete special projects and assignments

Some travel as deemed necessary

Basic Requirements

• 5 years of Habitational Underwriting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of E&S insurance products, coverages, and underwriting principles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
• Retail agency relationship preferred
• Curiosity, hardworking, self-accountable, positive attitude, humble and fun
• Have an opinion, share your opinion and be open to other opinions
• Passion to obtain, retain and employ knowledge – as well as share knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Territory is TX, AZ, UT (soon to be CO as well)
• Candidate should be located in Texas with a working understanding of the Texas insurance landscape (understanding the remainder of the territory is important but secondary to understanding Texas)
  
  

Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 - $125,000
• Health Benefits
• Employee options grant
• 401K
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid national holidays