[Hiring] Senior Homeowner Property Underwriter @King'S Insurance Staffing

Role Description

Our client, a well-established and financially strong Property & Casualty insurance organization, is seeking to add a Senior Homeowner Property Underwriter to their growing team. This role plays a critical part in evaluating risk, supporting agency relationships, and driving profitable personal lines business. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in underwriting complex personal lines accounts while maintaining a strong service mindset. This is a fully remote position.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to partner cross-functionally and contribute to strategic growth initiatives. This role is fully remote for candidates residing in NJ, PA, NY, MA, or CT.

• Evaluate and underwrite personal lines insurance applications to determine risk acceptability, coverage, and pricing in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Review and make decisions on new business, endorsements, and renewal accounts, including higher-risk and complex exposures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for underwriting decisions, including escalated or complex referrals.
• Analyze loss history and risk characteristics to support sound underwriting decisions and renewal strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agency partners, providing guidance on coverage, eligibility, and underwriting appetite.
• Monitor agency performance, including profitability, retention, and growth, and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams including underwriting support, loss control, and business development to drive profitable growth.
• Assist agents with policy questions, quoting scenarios, and system navigation to ensure a seamless experience.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced underwriting staff.
• Maintain strong organizational practices while managing a high-volume workload across multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8+ years of personal lines homeowner property underwriting experience with demonstrated expertise in risk evaluation and pricing.
• Strong knowledge of personal lines products, underwriting guidelines, and coverage structures.
• Proven ability to handle complex underwriting scenarios and make sound business decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and contribute to profitability initiatives.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience with agency management systems or underwriting platforms is a plus.

Benefits

• $80,000 – $100,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings options including 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off and additional employee-focused benefits

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