Sr. Underwriter (Primary Casualty)

Palomar Holdings, Inc.

$97K — $135K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of current underwriting insurance experience
  • Bachelor's degree highly preferred
  • CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to apply underwriting tools to solve complex problems
  • Strong capability to quickly build relationships and mentor others
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, shifting environment

Responsibilities

  • Select, price, quote and review new & renewal business following underwriting guidelines
  • Work with distribution channels to select risks and recommend appropriate program structures
  • Establish and maintain strong broker relationships to develop new opportunities
  • Review underwriting information to assess risk quality and compliance
  • Evaluate reinsurance requirements and take necessary action
  • Lead and coach the underwriting team, sharing expertise with peers
  • Collaborate across disciplines to drive organizational success and policyholder satisfaction

Benefits

  • Full suite of medical benefits
  • Long-term financial incentives including stock options
  • 401k with 3.5% automatic fully vested employer contributions
  • Competitive PTO and holiday program
  • Lifestyle spending allowance
  • Assistance for professional development
  • Career exploration opportunities
  • Regular company-wide social events, both in-person and virtual
Full Job Description
Sr. Underwriter (Primary Casualty)

Location: Midwest or Eastern Regions, Remote

The Details:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Underwriter for our primary casualty lines. Successful candidates must be able to produce and manage a profitable book of business through the development of relationships with brokers and customers. You will use our proprietary software to help you achieve results and share your industry expertise with other underwriters on your team.

What will you do:

  • Select, price, quote and review new & renewal business in accordance with company underwriting guidelines and experienced, underwriting judgment.
  • Independently work with assigned distribution channel to appropriately select risks, evaluate and recommend program structure, services and pricing to achieve a balanced portfolio and long-term profitability.
  • Establishes and maintains strong business relationships to develop new opportunities as well as visits brokers/ producers to retain existing accounts in support of the producer and territory management plan.
  • Be well versed in underwriting General Liability, Business Auto and Excess Liability for contractors and real estate risks.
  • Independently reviews underwriting information to assess risk quality and compliance within company guidelines.
  • Evaluates reinsurance requirements and implements appropriate action.
  • Leads the development and coaching of underwriting team, shares knowledge of industry specific specialty with underwriters of all levels and is seen as a technical underwriting resource.
  • Communicates and collaborates across disciplines to establish and maintain relationships to achieve organizational and policyholder success.
  • Actively continues to improve personal knowledge and practices of the insurance industry through work experience, in-house instruction, insurance specific designations (e.g. CPCU), industry courses, home office seminars and workshops, etc.


What we are looking for:

  • Minimum 5 years of current underwriting insurance experience
  • Bachelor's degree highly preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to apply underwriting/appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems
  • Able to quickly establish and build healthy working relationships, exceeds in mentoring relationships
  • Drives for results and takes initiative to help support the team
  • Ability to quickly learn and work in various technical platforms
  • CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred
  • Professional, analytical, and adaptable attitude
  • Ability to organize, self-prioritize, and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with demanding internal and external deadlines


We love people who want to:

  • Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
  • Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
  • Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
  • Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
  • Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
  • Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
  • Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic


If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!

What will you get in return?

  • Full Suite of Medical Benefits
  • Long Term Financial Incentives - STOCK!
  • 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions
  • Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
  • Lifestyle Spending Allowance
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Career Exploration Opportunities
  • Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
  • To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com

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