Underwriter New Austin, Texas, United States

Foundation Risk Partners, Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Risk Partners, Corp. is looking for an underwriter who reports to the Director of Underwriting and provides technical support while interfacing with the Account Management team.

You will review renewals, gather data for RFPs, evaluate carrier proposals, and stay current with market trends to ensure accurate and competitive outcomes for clients and partners. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of Property & Casualty underwriting experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong written

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, risk assessment, and underwriting principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field preferred.
• Well-versed in insurance coverages, policy language, and underwriting guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review carrier renewals and maintain carrier relationships and communications.
• Gather account and historical data; prepare and distribute Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Review carrier proposals for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Maintain knowledge of current insurance market trends, conditions, competitive intelligence, and product and service innovations.
• Interact collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, clients, carriers, and business partners.
• Perform other duties assigned, including but not limited to underwriting, quoting, account servicing, claims support, inspection ordering and review, and loss control recommendations.

Skills

Underwriting principles

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Underwriter works under the direct supervision of the Director of Underwriting and provides technical expertise, support, and service while maintaining daily interaction with the Account Management team.

Responsibilities

• Review carrier renewals and maintain carrier relationships and communications.
• Gather account and historical data; prepare and distribute Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Review carrier proposals for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness.
• Maintain knowledge of current insurance market trends, conditions, competitive intelligence, and product and service innovations.
• Interact collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, clients, carriers, and business partners.
• Perform other duties assigned, including but not limited to underwriting, quoting, account servicing, claims support, inspection ordering and review, and loss control recommendations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Property & Casualty underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, risk assessment, and underwriting principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field preferred.
• Well-versed in insurance coverages, policy language, and underwriting guidelines.
• Strong work ethic with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Disclaimer

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

FRP provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law.

FRP offers a comprehensive range of health-related benefit options including medical, vision, and dental. We offer a 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD and a generous PTO policy starting at 18 days per year plus 10 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays!