Underwriter

Novatae Risk Group

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably in the healthcare sector or specialty lines.
  • Strong technical underwriting and coverage analysis skills.
  • Proven ability to manage broker relationships and negotiate effectively.
  • Preferred leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, price, and manage complex risks across multiple contracts.
  • Analyze submissions, loss history, and financials for profitability assessments.
  • Maintain underwriting discipline while aiming for growth.
  • Provide mentorship to junior team members and assist in workflow priorities.
  • Manage broker relationships and conduct complex negotiations.
  • Support business development and production objectives.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and scale a growing underwriting platform.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic initiatives.
  • Career advancement opportunities within a dynamic organization.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Underwriter to join a growing specialty underwriting team.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical underwriting expertise with leadership capability, operational discipline, and a collaborative approach to portfolio management.
This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President.

Key Responsibilities
Underwriting & Portfolio Management
  • Evaluate, price, and manage complex and middle-market risks across multiple contracts/programs
  • Analyze submissions, loss history, financials, and exposure data to determine profitability and acceptability
  • Maintain underwriting discipline while supporting growth objectives
Leadership & Team Oversight
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters
  • Assist with workflow prioritization and underwriting referrals
  • Support training, onboarding, and development of junior staff
Broker & Market Relationship Management
  • Develop and maintain strong broker relationships
  • Manage key broker accounts and complex negotiations
  • Support business development initiatives and production goals
  • Collaborate with brokerage and operational teams to improve responsiveness and service
Operational & Strategic Support
  • Identify workflow efficiencies and process improvements
  • Support contract/program growth strategies and carrier objectives
  • Escalate significant underwriting, compliance, or profitability concerns when appropriate


Qualifications
  • 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably within healthcare specialty, program, E&S, MGA, or delegated authority environments
  • Strong technical underwriting and coverage analysis skills
  • Proven ability to manage broker relationships and negotiate effectively
  • Leadership, mentoring, or team lead experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Preferred Experience
  • Familiarity with delegated underwriting authority environments
  • Knowledge of brokerage operations and distribution channels
  • Experience working within high-growth underwriting teams


What We Offer
  • Opportunity to help shape and scale a growing underwriting platform
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization


Location
Remote -Hybrid

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