San Diego based MGU is expanding, looking to add a Senior Underwriter with Homeowner Property experience to their growing team, offering benefits package and Hybrid work schedule. Must have 5 years’ recent Personal Property experience.
DURATION : Direct Hire
WORKPLACE : Hybrid position; 2 days in-office / 3 days remote
HOURS : Monday-Friday 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM
PAY : $70K - $95K per year, depending on experience
To qualify in $85K-$95K range, 8 years recent Prop UW experience required
BENEFITS : This client offers a comprehensive benefits package : medical / dental / vision / life insurance, 401K, PTO, PST, paid holidays
Job Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
Train and assist Underwriting Teams in review of submissions and coverage nuances
Supervise and assist with audits of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
Review and approve new submissions for acceptability - including more challenging submissions received daily / weekly
Review and approve requests for endorsement, cancellations, and reinstatements - including more challenging requests received daily / weekly
Oversee and approve physical inspection process, along with management team input
Keep accurate documentation of all policies / quotes in purview
Effectively communicate company standards, underwriting appetite, guidelines, and requirements to retail brokers as well as Underwriting Teams
Process various personal lines property requests from carrier partners and producers
Primary Lead for training of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
Approve exceptions to the Underwriting Guidelines on a case-by-case basis, along with management team input
Occasional travel to key producers and / or attend industry events
Potential for refining current programs, as well as assist to develop new complimentary property programs in the future
Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To
Minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in Personal Property lines (homeowners), including strong understanding of Underwriting guidelines
Ability to answer broker inquiries, explain coverage for various programs and underwriting concepts
Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn proprietary software effectively
Ability to follow rules / protocols within the underwriting realm and in harmony with company standards in general
Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to complete tasks and documentation accurately and on-time
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to compose professional correspondence
Able to effectively instruct and assist other Underwriters and Assistants, work well in a team-environment
Ability to show patience within team, with producer clients and vendor partners, and display a "can do attitude"
Strong problem-solving skills; pro-active in finding solutions
The qualified candidate must hold an active CA Property / Casualty license.
High School diploma (or equivalency) required
Must be able to successfully pass Background check and Drug screen requirements
May be required to stand and / or sit in a stationary period for extended periods of time
Verifiable references from recent employment
Legal residents of California only. Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.
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