Associate Underwriter - San Francisco_R26_980

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

401k with matching

PTO 20 days per year

Paid holidays

Job summary

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) seeks an Associate Underwriter for its Early Career Program in San Francisco. The role offers hands-on underwriting training, with a one-year track designed for recent graduates to develop industry certifications and a path to advancement.

The position is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with a starting base salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000, plus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance & Risk Management or related field with GPA 3.0+.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Analytical, proactive, and able to prioritize multiple demands.
• Team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Market Arch products and services to wholesale and retail brokers.
• Underwrite and price products, including financial and exposure analyses.
• Review and rate policies; review claims.
• Bind new and renewal accounts per underwriting philosophy and strategy.
• Serve brokers and customers.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Oral & written communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance & Risk Management

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

This position is intended for a candidate seeking growth opportunity in a dynamic organization. The Associate Underwriter will join a specific business unit, as assigned, and will receive ongoing on-the-job training in their line of business. The Associate also will be part of the company’s Early Career Program. The Early Career Program Underwriting Track is a one-year training program geared toward ambitious college graduates looking to launch a high-performing career in underwriting with a world-wide insurance leader. During the one-year program, associates receive specialized training that can position them for career advancement and valuable industry certifications.

Responsibilities

As the Associate develops skill and gains experience, on-the-job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Marketing Arch products and services to wholesale and retail brokers
Underwriting and pricing products, including:
Financial analysis
Exposure analysis
Policy contract review and rating
Claims review
Binding new and renewal accounts according to our underwriting philosophy and strategy
Servicing our brokers and customers

Education & Required Skills

Recently completed a Bachelor’ Degree in Insurance & Risk Management, Business, Liberal Arts, Communications, Psychology, Finance, or relevant degree.
Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, with keen ability to think through issues.
Proactive; able to organize and prioritize to meet multiple demands and commitments.
Strong work ethic; team player; exhibits leadership potential.

Location & Work Arrangement

The Early Careers Program (ECP) begins Summer 2027. A new hire for this role would start between January - June 2027.
This position is classified as a hybrid position. You will work 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

70,000-75,000

Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more.