Underwriter II (Workers Comp)

TL;DR

Underwriter II (Workers Comp): Review workers compensation applications, evaluate risks to determine coverage acceptance, pricing, and profitability based on guidelines and exposures. Focus on executing underwriting strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, documenting risk analysis, and collaborating with team for efficient policy issuance.

Location: Remote United States. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. ISC participates in the Federal E-Verify program.

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 USD

Company

Growth-stage technology and data-driven commercial MGA and insurance wholesaler, Insurtech backed by private equity firm Onex Partners.

What you will do

• Adhere to underwriting guidelines, execute pricing strategies, and use authority to accept, reject, or mitigate risks.
• Approve/decline applications within limits, issue coverage, and prepare referrals for higher risks.
• Document underwriting files with risk analysis and pricing justification per standards.
• Utilize databases and software to verify data, compare risks, and ensure accurate pricing.
• Provide recommendations to clients to reduce excessive risk exposure.
• Collaborate with underwriting team and respond to customer needs for efficient application processing through policy issuance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of workers compensation underwriting or related insurance experience required.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn industry-specific software.
• Ability to work collaboratively, embrace change, and pivot to shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• CPCU, CIC, CRIS, Property & Casualty Brokers License, etc.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program sharing financial rewards.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with match; Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Work from home reimbursement for remote roles; various time off programs and 11 company paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities; Owner Referral Program; emergency financial assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, employee discounts, life/AD&D insurance, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program.