Overview:
SageSure is seeking a dynamic Underwriter who is analytically minded, hands-on and a self-starter that understands homeowner's coverage and risk. This individual will make risk decisions based on a thorough analysis of exposures using various underwriting tools. The daily activities including the handling of risk referrals, reports (property inspections/loss reports) phone calls and non-renewals.
What you'll be doing:
- Review new and renewal business from our referral system
- Approve or deny requests to bind
- Review property inspection reports and take appropriate underwriting action
- Handle and manage phone calls from agents and referrals from support vendors
- Communicate with IT to resolve agency system related issues
- Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned
We're looking for someone who:
- Has 3-5 years' prior homeowners' insurance experience
- Is an excellent verbal and written communicator
- Is customer service orientated
- Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and is comfortable with working under minimal supervision
- Has a strong work ethic and can work individually or as part of a team
Qualified candidates have:
- A minimum of 3 years property underwriting experience
- A college degree or equivalent experience
- Experience working directly with customers, insurance producers, and agents
- Experience working with insurance software and MS Office Suite
Highly Preferred candidates also have:
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Property/Casualty Insurance Agent license
About SageSure:
As a Best Places to Work in Insurance Recipient for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure, one of the largest residential property insurance managing general underwriter (MGU) in the United States, is pioneering ways people protect their American Dream.
A leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, SageSure was founded in 2009 to deliver reliable products, exceptional customer experiences, and strong underwriting results in challenging insurance markets. SageSure currently operates in 14 states and provides home, flood, and commercial coverage on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners.
We have more than 600 employees working remotely or hybrid in one of our eight offices—Jersey City, NJ; Mountain View, CA; Chicago, IL; Tallahassee, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Mt. Laurel, NJ; and Cheshire, CT—who are tackling the industry's toughest challenges.
We provide generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.