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This range is provided by Kettle. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Kettle is a fast growing Managing General Agency (MGA) specializing in wildfire insurance combining advanced underwriting technology with deep industry experience along with an expansion of product to include All Other Perils Property exposures. We are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our team and expand their career in property underwriting. This role will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Underwriting with responsibility for evaluating E&S property risks to determine policy eligibility, terms and pricing along with supervision of staff underwriters along with building and maintaining key wholesale broker relationships.
Primary Responsibilities
Underwrite complex commercial property risks
Manage and grow a profitable book of business
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents
Collaborate with the SVP of Underwriting and other teams to develop and launch new product initiatives
Maintain expertise in property E&S market dynamics, trends, and competitive landscape
Ensure adherence to underwriting controls, policies, and guidelines
Direct supervision of underwriters
Mentor and guide underwriters
Participate in the implementation of new policy administration and underwriting workbench platforms
Up to 20% travel is expected
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in underwriting commercial property, preferably on an E&S basis
Demonstrated track record of building broker relationships
Ability to apply a strategic perspective to improve and generate innovative solutions within the underwriting function
Knowledge of regulatory requirements
Expertise in commercial policy forms and rating schematics
Licensed in surplus lines in the Western US required, all 50 states preferred
Experience underwriting Ground Up, Primary and Loss Limit Property accounts
Benefits
Be part of a mission-driven company tackling real-world challenges
Work with a passionate and innovative team in a collaborative environment
Opportunity to influence cutting-edge wildfire risk modeling in a dynamic industry
Competitive salary and benefits package, including remote work
The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000
This position is bonus eligible
This position is eligible for stock options (subject to board approval)
Our Kettle Inc. ("Kettle") is an equal opportunity employer. Kettle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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