Personal Line Underwriter

A reputable insurance company is seeking an experienced individual to join their team as a Personal Line Underwriter. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of a Personal Lines policies, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.

This role becomes hybrid after 90 days - 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Benefits include:

• Medical (PPO)
• Dental (PPO)
• Vision (PPO)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• On-site parking
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of underwriting experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace applications, and underwriting software.

If this sounds like a job for you, apply today for immediate consideration!

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location

Honolulu, Oahu

Pay

$65,000 to $100,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Personal Lines policies, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze risk data of prospective insurance applicants to identify hazards and exposures for endorsements and renewals.
• Collaborate with the underwriting team to enhance knowledge of insurance processes, operational procedures, and underwriting best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned agencies within the territory to drive business growth.
• Work closely with other team members and management to achieve monthly and annual branch goals.
• Assess applications to determine whether to accept, modify, or decline accounts in alignment with underwriting guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong agency relationships to foster growth and support business development efforts.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to adjust underwriting strategies accordingly.
• Review data accuracy and prepare monthly closing reports for each product line.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in underwriting Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Automobile, and Umbrella.
• Professional designations such as CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) or AU (Associate in Underwriting) are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace applications, and underwriting software.
• Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet goals and deadlines.