E&S Habitational Underwriter

Actus Actuarial Search; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an E&S Habitational Underwriter to leverage their expertise in delivering tailored solutions for clients in California. This role offers significant professional growth, flexibility, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

Paid Maternity Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Paid Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of E&S underwriting experience, preferably Habitational.
• Ability to manage complex risks and relationships with distributors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored underwriting solutions for clients in California.
• Achieve results in a production-driven role with attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Focus

Proactive Approach

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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What you will be doing

As an E&S Habitational Underwriter, you will leverage your underwriting expertise to deliver tailored solutions for clients in California. This is a production-driven role, where you'll be expected to achieve results while demonstrating attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a customer-first mentality. You will be responsible for managing complex risks and building relationships with wholesale distributors, contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth.

The ideal candidate will be motivated to expand their responsibilities and driven to meet goals. You’ll have the opportunity for significant professional growth, as well as the autonomy to manage your own workload.

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years of E&S underwriting experience, with a strong preference for Habitational experience.
• Proven experience with commercial property underwriting is acceptable if Habitational experience is not present.
• Established relationships with wholesale distributors in California.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach, with a willingness to go the extra mile when needed.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work remotely with flexibility, while still meeting deadlines and producing results.
• Familiarity with underwriting TIV up to $50MM per location and authority to review up to $10MM in risks.

Why you should consider this opportunity

• Join a rapidly growing company with a strong market presence.
• Unique market position and substantial growth potential.
• Flexible, fully remote work environment with autonomy.
• Competitive salary of $120-130K with the potential for a discretionary bonus of up to $50K, based on performance.
• Excellent work-life balance with no regular travel requirements.
• Fast-paced, dynamic corporate culture focused on achieving goals.
• Opportunity for long-term career development and professional growth.

Apply now for immediate consideration and to learn more!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Product Management, and Analyst

• Industries

  Insurance

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Paid paternity leave

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