Underwriter

Harbor Elite Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Harbor Elite Group in Houston, TX is seeking an Underwriter to evaluate and assess risks for insurance policies. This full-time role offers a compensation range of $55,000 to $71,441 per year and opportunities for growth within a dynamic team.

You will review applications, analyze data, and decide on policy approvals or denials, collaborating with underwriting staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of claims. A bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in the insurance industry, including underwriting.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience evaluating applications and determining coverage and premiums.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess risks for insurance policies.
• Review applications, analyze data, and decide on approvals or denials.
• Collaborate with underwriting staff to process claims accurately and timely.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/related field

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Harbor Elite Group, a leading financial services company, is hiring an Underwriter in Houston, TX. This full-time position offers a attractive compensation range of $55,000 to $71,441 per year.

As an Underwriter, you'll evaluate and assess risks for insurance policies. You'll review applications, analyze data, and decide on policy approvals or denials. You'll also collaborate with underwriting staff to process claims accurately and timely.

You'll work in a dynamic team environment in Houston, TX. You'll interact with colleagues from various departments to provide comprehensive risk assessments and underwriting solutions.

The Underwriter role offers a attractive compensation range of $55,000 to $71,441 per year, with benefits that include health insurance, retirement plans, and possibly other perks. The role requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with several years of experience in risk assessment and underwriting. The Underwriter will be responsible for evaluating and analyzing insurance applications, assessing risk factors, and determining the appropriate coverage and premiums. They will work closely with insurance agents, policyholders, and other underwriting team members to ensure accurate and efficient processing of applications. The Underwriter will need to be proficient in using underwriting software and other relevant tools to manage and analyze data. The workplace is typically an office environment, with the possibility of occasional travel to meet with clients or attend industry conferences. The Underwriter role offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

To excel in this role, you should have a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or insurance. You need 2-3 years of experience in the insurance industry, including underwriting. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. Proficiency in underwriting software and knowledge of insurance regulations are also required.

Candidates should also be prepared to undergo a background check and possibly an interview process.

Evaluating and assessing risks associated with insurance policies, reviewing applications, analyzing data, making decisions on policy approvals or denials, collaborating with underwriting staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of claimsBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or insurance, minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the insurance industry, including underwriting, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in using underwriting software, knowledge of insurance regulations