Senior Commercial Property Underwriter - REMOTE!
Job Description
This is a direct hire role for an experienced underwriter who thrives in a remote work setting, and brings 7+ years of Commercial Lines property experience — particularly in small to middle market risks. You'll work with top-tier agencies, evaluate more complex risks, and play a key role in managing relationships and driving new business in a Southern CA Territory. Our client is a top-rated best place to work and a regional property and casualty insurer for more than 100 years!
- HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (flexibility offered)
- DURATION: Direct Hire
- WORKPLACE: 100% Remote work offered, but the Underwriter must reside in Southern California.
- PAY: $65,000 - $105,000 per year, depending on experience.
- To qualify for $90k, plus, the qualified candidate must have a minimum of 7 years’ recent experience working as a full Commercial Property Underwriter.
- BENEFITS: This client offers a full comprehensive benefits!
Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the evaluation of small to middle market risks within a defined business territory. Under supervisor, this position reviews individual submissions for Commercial lines to evaluate risk attributes, pricing and business fit within Company guidelines and policies.
This position is responsible for building strong agency relationships to develop new business opportunities; retain a strong renewal book of business and manage the overall book to profitability metrics.
The Senior Underwriter will typically work with top or middle tier agents as well as evaluate more complex and sophisticated commercial risks within the region.
The Senior Underwriter is expected to make production calls and develop new business production.
May be directed to perform other underwriting duties including quality control, mentoring, territory analysis, and agency training.
Will need to know:
• Underwriting principles, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Rating plans (ISO or similar) and commercial lines coverages.
• Knowledge of social, economic, and competitive aspects of territory assigned.
• National and local business conditions and trends.
• Underwriting and marketing philosophy and procedure.
Requirements:
- College degree (or equivalent experience) and recent five to ten years of experience writing small to medium sized small business and middle market risks as a Commercial Line’s Underwriter.
- Completion of technical insurance coursework preferred, such as CPCU, AU, ARM, CRM or CIC.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sharlene Theakston
Director of Recruiting
Sharlene has been with SDI Staffing since 1998. She is most passionate about recruiting, helping candidates find a successful career in insurance, and assisting clients with finding the top talent they are seeking. Currently, Sharlene works as the Director of Recruiting / Sr. Account Manager. She evaluates applicants on their skills, education, work history, personality and salary requirements. She also works with clients to assist them in their search for applicants that have the experience and skills they are seeking for their office. Sharlene is also a mentor and assists the team with training and answering any questions about staffing or office procedures. She is an active member of Professional Women in Insurance, California Staffing Professionals and the American Staffing Association. She is trained in CA Employment and Sexual Harassment Law (FMLA, Meal & Rest Periods, Exempt & Non-Exempt Employees, etc.).
Sharlene was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She enjoys traveling as well as spending time with her husband, their two Labs, family and friends.