Underwriting Associate

Pieinsurance
United States

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-to-mid-level underwriting professionals who can adapt to a data-driven, high-volume workflow and thrive in a remote environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with commercial insurance experience and a strong grasp of risk analysis
    — “minimum of one year of experience with commercial lines preferred”
  • Individuals who can manage multi-state operations and switch contexts efficiently
    — “ability to context switch when working in a multi-state book of business”
  • Professionals comfortable with cloud platforms and digital communication tools
    — “Knowledge of web-based and cloud platforms is required”

Things to consider

  • Remote work is required, with no flexibility for international locations
    — “Remote team members must live and work in the United States”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work with AI tools during the hiring process
    — “we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to handle high-volume tasks with accuracy and efficiency
    — “Ability to produce quality work while managing a high-volume workload”
  • Showcase experience with web-based research tools like OSHA and SAFER
    — “Experience verifying businesses using a variety of web-based research tools”
  • Demonstrate your communication skills with examples of cross-team collaboration
    — “Work across internal teams to support quote revisions, ad hoc projects”
  • Emphasize your adaptability to new systems and processes
    — “Ability to quickly adapt to changes in work processes and systems”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • build robust portfolio
  • confirm risk within underwriting appetite
  • support quote revisions
  • process bind reviews
Typical background
commercial insurancerisk managementunderwriting

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial InsuranceUnderwritingRisk ManagementData AnalysisCommercial LinesWC And Commercial Auto LinesCloud PlatformsWeb-based Research ToolsCommunication Skills

Preferred

SalesforceExcelGoogle SuiteSlackTeams

Stack & domain

Commercial LinesWorkers' CompensationCommercial AutoWeb-based Research ToolsSalesforceMicrosoft ExcelGoogle SuitePythonJavaAttention To DetailCommunicationAdaptabilityTeamworkInsuranceFinance

About the role

Original posting from Pieinsurance via Greenhouse

Pie's mission is to empower small businesses to thrive by making commercial insurance affordable and as easy as pie. We leverage technology to transform how small businesses buy and experience commercial insurance.

Like our small business customers, we are a diverse team of builders, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who are driven by core values and operating principles that guide every decision we make.

Working at Pie Insurance as an Underwriting Associate requires adapting your skills and experience to a cutting edge, data-driven approach to risk management. Our data-centric approach to underwriting is unparalleled, and we are disrupting the small business insurance market, one customer at a time.

Our Underwriting Associates are on the front lines, interacting with our Underwriters and Partners all day, every day. The Underwriting Associate is responsible for reviewing and analyzing new business submissions, including revisions to existing quotes and binding policies being purchased.  This role plays a part in building the Underwriting team’s robust portfolio by analyzing risk to confirm it is within our underwriting appetite and the scope of authority. 

How You’ll Do It

Daily transactional work within specified authority level:

Handling tasks & assignments within scope for a UA, including quote revisions, bind reviews, and submission updates.

Make requested changes to submissions & quotes based on partner inquiries & Level of Authority required for the task.

Processing bind reviews competently and completely, addressing red flags or moving for UW review before releasing payment request.

Review and process post-issuance requests/endorsements from partners and internal teams.

Work across internal teams to support quote revisions, ad hoc projects and other needs of the business to work collaboratively across Underwriting and UA teams, including team leads, to support quote revisions, ad hoc projects, and other operational needs.

Send out requests for additional information, quotes, and assist in communication between Underwriters and Agency Partners.

Maintain industry knowledge on WC  and Commercial Auto lines of business.  Develop and maintain full knowledge of all forms, coverages, ratings, and manuals for these lines. 

The Right Stuff

A high school degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

A minimum of one year of experience with commercial lines preferred, workers’ compensation or other P&C lines preferred, or relevant work experience.

 Ability to produce quality work while managing a high-volume workload.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to context switch when working in a multi-state book of business.

Demonstrated ability to send accurate and timely information to internal teams and external partners which directly enhances and elevates the customer experience.

Experience verifying businesses using a variety of web-based research tools, like OSHA and SAFER, is preferred.

Knowledge of web-based and cloud platforms is required. Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite and other systems highly preferred.

Developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely deliver information to internal and external audiences. Experience communicating in internal chat platforms, like Slack or Teams, preferred.  

 Ability to quickly adapt to changes in work processes and systems.

Actively acquiring and beginning to apply knowledge to grow in curiosity, tenacity, flexibility, and adaptability.  Desire to improve how insurance operates in a technology driven environment.

The use of AI in Application Review: To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role. We may also use AI assistant video tools during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation. All AI-powered outputs are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to Pie utilizing these AI technologies to assist in our evaluation process.

Base Compensation Range$50,000—$60,000 USDCompensation & Benefits 

Competitive cash compensation

Comprehensive health plans

Generous PTO

Future focused 401k match

Generous parental and caregiver leave

Our core values are more than just a poster on the wall; they’re tangibly reflected in our work 

Making every part of working with us "Easy as Pie" - including our offer process. When we find someone we'd like as a Pie-oneer (a member of our team), we move quickly to put together a fair offer based on your skills, experience, location, and compensation expectations.

Each year Pie reviews company performance and may grant discretionary bonuses to eligible team members.

Location Information 

Unless otherwise specified, this role is remote. Remote team members must live and work in the United States (territories excluded) and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Additional Information

Pie Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

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Source: Pieinsurance careers (Greenhouse)

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