Senior Workers' Compensation Underwriter — Remote

DUAL North America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden seeks a Senior Underwriter for Workers' Compensation to join the Transactional Risk division. You will lead underwriting decisions, evaluate complex risk submissions, and help grow broker relationships while maintaining profitability.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience and a background in risk management, finance, or business, with travel up to 25%. This is a remote Pennsylvania-aligned opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, or business.
• 5–8 years of underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% or more.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex risks within delegated authority to meet profitability targets.
• Build and maintain broker and client relationships to drive growth.
• Review referrals and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Assist on specialty projects such as testing rating models and new systems.
• Stay current on market dynamics and product differences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Underwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Howden seeks a Senior Underwriter for Workers' Compensation to join the Transactional Risk division. You will lead underwriting decisions, evaluate complex risk submissions, and help grow broker relationships while maintaining profitability.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience and a background in risk management, finance, or business, with travel up to 25%. This is a remote Pennsylvania-aligned opportunity.