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Property Underwriter

San Diego, CA 92123

Employment Type: Direct Hire (DH) Job Number: 7735

Job Description

Property Underwriter – Immediate opening, Direct-Hire
San Diego based MGU is expanding and looking to hire an Underwriter with Homeowner Property insurance experience, offering benefits package and Hybrid work schedule.  Must have 2 years’ recent Personal Property (Homeowner) underwriting experience.
 
  • DURATION:  Direct Hire
  • WORKPLACE:  Hybrid position; 2 days in-office / 3 days remote
  • HOURS:  Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
  • PAY:  $70K - $85K per year, depending on experience
  • 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
  • Assist with 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 2 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, or able to obtain such within 6 months of employment.
  • 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
  • Legal residents of CA only. Visa sponsorship not available. W2 only.

Meet Your Recruiter

Amanda Andrade
Senior Account Manager

Having been with A-Star Staffing since its start in 1999, Amanda has enjoyed servicing both small, family-owned businesses as well as large, corporate entities.  She believes in building strong relationships with both clients and candidates alike, striving to ensure each placement is a success for all parties involved.  Matching talent with opportunity, as well as knowing her clients are happy, has been a fulfilling and rewarding career.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and in her volunteer work.

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