Underwriting Supervisor — Wildfire Risk & Homeowners

Brown & Brown; New Mexico; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k & ESPP

Mental health services

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Orchid Insurance, an Arrowhead Intermediaries company, seeks an Underwriting Supervisor to join our growing team. The role oversees underwriting of new and renewal business, integrates inspection findings, and has authority to approve or modify risks per carrier guidelines.

Responsibilities include guiding a team, assisting with UAT, setting production goals, and aligning risk assessments with business objectives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of California homeowners underwriting experience with wildfire risk assessment.
• Experience underwriting High Value Homes in Surplus Lines preferred.
• Proficient in underwriting including new business and renewals.
• Maintain Florida 2-20 license or state equivalent, and continuing education.
• Strong licenses and ongoing education to inform trends.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to detail and strong organization.
• Clear verbal and written communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Underwriting Manager to meet new business, retention, and profitability goals.
• Develop and maintain Orchid Underwriting service standards and best practices.
• Ensure activities adhere to carrier guidelines and company practices.
• Help lead an Underwriting team in service, quality, and production.
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing to validate business needs and improvements.
• Set and measure production and quality goals for new, renewal, and inspection underwriting.
• Provide phone/chat coverage to meet client service levels and monitor performance.
• Coordinate with senior leadership, Programs, and Sales/Marketing to achieve objectives.
• Identify and implement improved processes to reduce expenses.
• Gather and share current market knowledge to develop product and pricing strategies.
• Mentor teammates and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication

Customer service

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Wildfire risk assessment

Surplus Lines

High Value Homes underwriting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Orchid Insurance, an Arrowhead Intermediaries company, seeks an Underwriting Supervisor to join our growing team. The role oversees underwriting of new and renewal business, integrates inspection findings, and has authority to approve or modify risks per carrier guidelines.

Responsibilities include guiding a team, assisting with UAT, setting production goals, and aligning risk assessments with business objectives.