CA E&S Underwriter (Remote)

Vault Risk Management Services, LLC; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a remote underwriter with expertise in High Net Worth insurance. The role involves enhancing broker relationships, performing underwriting functions, and collaborating with teams to provide exceptional service. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and strong communication skills. Join a company committed to innovation and customer service.

Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Company-paid life & disability insurance

24/7 Telehealth

Employee Assistance Programs

401(k) with immediate vesting

PTO

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in High Net Worth insurance underwriting.
• CA E&S experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain broker and client contact to enhance relationships.
• Underwrite business within parameters set in the agreed underwriting authority document.
• Perform general underwriting functions, including submission reviews and pricing analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

This position will be remote in the West region. The candidate must be located in CA, CO, NV, AZ, UT, WY, OR, MT, NM, or ID.

Company Overview:

At Vault, we are not just insuring assets. We are reducing risks with data-driven technology to Protect What Matters Most to our customers.

Our team is driven by a shared commitment to protect customers’ most prized possessions. We look at the bigger picture to provide custom solutions, exceptional service, and risk management to protect their legacy proactively.

Are you thinking about joining our team? We look for self-motivated and inventive individuals who are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our customers and partners.

Why Choose Vault:

• 46% of our workforce was referred by someone at Vault.
• 37% growth rate in staff since December 2021.
• Our Financial Strength is rated an A- by AM Best.
• Rated 4.5 stars based on our customer experience reviews.
• Our leaders are respected innovators with decades of insurance expertise.
• Vault’s proprietary technology allows for enhanced capabilities, speed, and efficiency.
• Leading high-net-worth insurance provider with a foundation in customized solutions.
• Comprehensive benefits tailored to your lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain broker and client contact to enhance relationships.
• Underwrite business within parameters set in the agreed underwriting authority document.
• Perform general underwriting functions, including submission reviews, pricing analysis, and setting policy terms and conditions up to our authority limits.
• Seek input from the Actuarial Department for specific account pricing when appropriate.
• Liaise with Claims Department on specific claim activities.
• Utilize knowledge of automated systems to develop information for new and renewal business.
• Stay current with major industry issues and developments.
• Understand the importance of relationships with brokers and clients, making strategic and thoughtful decisions to win them over.
• Maintain a sense of urgency around resolution, keep agents and clients informed, and follow up promptly.
• Work collaboratively with the team and escalate issues as needed.
• Take pride and ownership in providing timely, high-quality, effective service within company guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in High Net Worth insurance underwriting.
• CA E&S experience is required.
• Technical underwriting knowledge and skills demonstrating progression in responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to exceed industry service standards and work effectively across teams.
• Aptitude for working in a competitive market, being innovative, and adapting to change.
• Strong time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Resourceful, results-driven, with problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet research tools.
• Benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, company-paid life & disability insurance, 24/7 Telehealth, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k) with immediate vesting, PTO, and paid holidays.

Vault is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.