Renewal Underwriter (Insurance)

Location: Remote - Montana; the role is also available in Missoula, MT or Portland, OR.

Company

Bridge Specialty Group connects retail partners with wholesale insurance businesses across specialty lines, supported by more than 50 locations and over 2,000 team members in the United States and Europe.

What you will do

• Review renewal applications and assist with new business submissions to evaluate, classify, and rate insurance risks.
• Analyze applications, inspection reports, company records, exposures, catastrophe potential, and existing insurance coverage.
• Underwrite or broker renewal accounts, obtain required information, issue policies, quotes, indications, and binders, and support applicable state filings and premium collection.
• Work with underwriters and brokers to market accounts, meet retail agency customers, negotiate placements, and grow the book of business.
• Service existing business and review required forms, submissions, policies, and coding for completeness and accuracy.
• Train processors, assistants, and other department staff on underwriting documentation and procedures.

Requirements

• Active P&C state license required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or five years of insurance experience including two years as an underwriting assistant.
• 1–3 years of experience with excess and surplus lines underwriting at an agency or insurance company.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and exceptional telephone communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO manuals, forms, rating plans, coverages, exclusions, conditions, and policy terms is preferred.

Nice to have

• Progress toward the CIC or CPCU designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Meritocratic culture focused on initiative and customer outcomes.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), student loan assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health and enhanced advocacy services.
• Paid time off, holidays, and preferred partner discounts.