Sr Property Insurance Underwriter

SDI Staffing
San Diego, CA

Senior Property Underwriter – Immediate opening, Direct-Hire


San Diego based MGU is looking for a Senior Underwriter with Homeowner Property experience to join their growing team, offering full benefits and Hybrid work schedule. Minimum 8 years’ recent Personal Property experience required.

  • DURATION: Direct Hire
  • WORKPLACE: Hybrid position; 2 days in-office / 3 days remote. Office in Kearny Mesa area (San Diego County).
  • HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
  • PAY: $75K - $100K per year, depending on experience
  • BENEFITS: This client offers a comprehensive benefits package: medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, PTO, PST, paid holidays


Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Train and assist Underwriting Teams in review of submissions and coverage nuances
  • Supervise and assist with audits of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
  • Review and approve new submissions for acceptability - including more challenging submissions received daily/weekly
  • Review and approve requests for endorsement, cancellations, and reinstatements - including more challenging requests received daily/weekly
  • Oversee and approve physical inspection process, along with management team input
  • Keep accurate documentation of all policies/quotes in purview
  • Effectively communicate company standards, underwriting appetite, guidelines, and requirements to retail brokers as well as Underwriting Teams
  • Process various personal lines property requests from carrier partners and producers
  • Primary Lead for training of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
  • Approve exceptions to the Underwriting Guidelines on a case-by-case basis, along with management team input
  • Occasional travel to key producers and/or attend industry events
  • Potential for refining current programs, as well as assist to develop new complimentary property programs in the future
  • Potential to grow into supervisory/managerial role as these areas define

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

  • Minimum of 8 years’ recent experience in Personal Property lines (homeowners), including strong understanding of Underwriting guidelines
  • Ability to answer broker inquiries, explain coverage for various programs and underwriting concepts
  • Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn proprietary software effectively
  • Ability to follow rules/protocols within the underwriting realm and in harmony with company standards in general
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to complete tasks and documentation accurately and on-time
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to compose professional correspondence
  • Able to effectively instruct and assist other Underwriters and Assistants, work well in a team-environment
  • Ability to show patience within team, with producer clients and vendor partners, and display a "can do attitude"
  • Strong problem-solving skills; pro-active in finding solutions
  • High School diploma (or equivalency) required
  • Must be able to successfully pass Background check and Drug screen requirements
  • May be required to stand and/or sit in a stationary period for extended periods of time
  • Verifiable references from recent employment

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