Underwriter, Alternative Risk

Fortegra

• $90K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience as an Underwriter
  • Natural curiosity about the insurance business
  • Knowledge of property and casualty insurance products is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate applications for coverage
  • Develop quotes using rating tools and underwriting methodology
  • Manage quote workflows for timely delivery
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM and track quote status
  • Coordinate policy issuance and compliance submissions
  • Proofread policies for accuracy before client delivery
  • Support bordereau file review for premium reporting and claims

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition assistance
  • Additional unspecified benefits
Full Job Description
Underwriter, Alternatives Risk

About the Role

Fortegra is looking for an Underwriter, Alternative Risk to join our Alternatives Risk Product Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an insurance professional to expand upon their foundational underwriting skills while supporting a dynamic and growing specialty products portfolio. We're especially looking for someone with an inquisitive mind, someone who asks questions, digs into the details, and is genuinely curious about how the business works. You'll work closely with agents and internal partners to evaluate applications, develop competitive quotes, and help manage the full policy lifecycle.

What You'll Do
• Review and evaluate applications for coverage across Fortegra's Alternatives Risk product lines.
• Develop quotes using established rating tools and underwriting methodology.
• Manage quote workflows to ensure timely delivery and responsiveness to agents and clients.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM and track quote status through the pipeline.
• Coordinate policy issuance and compliance submissions upon bind confirmation.
• Proofread policies for accuracy prior to client delivery.
• Support bordereau file review for premium reporting, claims, and other business management needs.
• Collaborate with the broader underwriting team on analysis, reporting, and special projects.

What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an Underwriter.
• A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn the insurance business from the ground up.
• Knowledge of property and casualty insurance products is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Property & casualty insurance license is a plus but not required.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $100,000 base salary, commensurate with experience.

Additional Information:

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more

Job Posting Disclaimer:

Fortegra has recently been made aware of unauthorized communications regarding career opportunities by individuals not associated with Fortegra or our recruitment team. Fortegra will only contact you from the Fortegra domain address (@fortegra.com). If you receive a message from someone posing as a Fortegra recruiter via text message, WhatsApp, Telegram or other messaging platform, please report it as phishing and block the sender.

Fortegra is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

Internal Notice: As part of our commitment to talent development, this position is open for internal promotion applications at the time of public posting.

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