Assistant Underwriter

Overview:

If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking an Assistant Underwriter, Expanded Markets.

SageSure Expanded Markets is the newest program being added, bringing in additional capacity for homes that might not meet the underwriting guidelines. The capacity sources in this program include but are not limited to Excess & Surplus lines carriers, high-value home carriers, and specialty product carriers such as mobile home and flood.

This role will report directly to the Sr. Director, Underwriting and Operations, Expanded Markets and provide an opportunity to make an impact on an emerging business unit within SageSure. The position will support the underwriting team of the Expanded Markets program including servicing active policies and aiding clients in placement of new business. Candidates for this position should have very strong organizational and communication skills, be comfortable with client facing customer service roles, and be able to work well in a team environment.

What you’d be doing:

• Service the Expanded Markets book of business under the direct supervision of underwriters
• Manage incoming calls, chats and emails from agents direct or SageSure Customer Service Representatives
• Develop a basic understanding of Expanded Markets carrier guidelines and be able to effectively answer basic questions fielded from agents
• Follow up with inspection companies in regards to inspection statuses/completion
• Aid Associate Underwriter in reviewing inspections for Expanded Markets policies to confirm adherence to guidelines and proper rating/forms for the risk exposure. Also, processing any endorsements, correspondence or follow ups needed as a result of inspection findings.
• Aid agency partners in the processing of binding or post-bind tasks including but not limited to binding a policy, processing endorsements or cancellations, or other items as needed.
• Maintain positive agency relationships and serve as resource to agency partners by answering agency calls and helping with questions about Agent Portal or carrier offerings.
• Mentor and train Policy Services or other SageSure personnel on Expanded Markets processes as needed

We’re looking for someone who has:

• High School Diploma or equivalent minimum
• A minimum of (2) years general insurance experience
• Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies
• Must have ability to use company automation including, but not limited to, Windows, Word, Excel & company systems
• Ability to work in a team environment essential
• Good written and verbal skills
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
• Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree
• Experience specifically in the Personal Lines Excess & Surplus insurance space
• Prior Customer Service experience

About SageSure:

Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed markets in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 50 competitively priced home, flood, earthquake, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $1.9 billion of inforce premium and helps protect 640,000 policyholders.

SageSure has more than 1000 employees working remotely or in-office across nine offices: Cheshire, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Jersey City, New Jersey; Mountain View, California; Marlton, New Jersey; Tallahassee, Florida; and Seattle, Washington.

SageSure offers 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.