Associate Underwriter - Brainery

Holmes Murphy Insurance • West Des Moines, IA

35d

About The Position

We are looking to add an Associate Underwriter to participate in our 2026 Brainery Program in West Des Moines, IA with Innovative Programs Solutions (IPS) . Our philosophy is to hire top talent, then teach them the fundamentals of the insurance industry and our client base. The Brainery Program is a comprehensive onboarding program designed for early-career talent, built to perpetuate the future of the insurance industry. Brainery will equip you with essential industry knowledge and company-specific practices. Here’s a little bit about us: Innovative Program Solutions (IPS) is a company that specializes in creating customized insurance programs and risk management solutions. They work with various industries to develop tailored insurance products that address specific needs and challenges. IPS typically collaborates with insurance carriers, brokers, and other stakeholders to design, implement, and manage specialized insurance programs that may include features such as enhanced coverage options, risk mitigation strategies, and cost control measures. Their goal is to provide innovative and effective solutions that help clients manage their risks more efficiently and protect their assets. In addition to being great at what you do, we place a high emphasis on building a best-in-class culture. We do this through empowering employees to build trust through honest and caring actions, ensuring clear and constructive communication, establishing meaningful client relationships that support their unique potential, and contributing to the organization's success by effectively influencing and uplifting team members. You'll love what you do and who you do it with when you join Holmes Murphy! Not only can you create connections, experience the energy, and seize the opportunities we have, but you can also: Grow Your Career – In our growing and dynamic organization, we encourage talent mobility, whether that be career progression, expanding skillsets, or even transferring to another Holmes Murphy office! Learn... On Us – We believe in building the best experts in the industry, supported through a variety of benefits like continuing education and tuition reimbursement. Share in Our Success – Our philosophy is to share in our collective success. One of the many ways we accomplish that is through our 401(k)-profit share, which is distributed to all employees regardless of their own contributions! Take Time to Recharge – We offer generous time off, including a Health Matters Day, Celebrate Day (for your birthday!), Diversity Day, Volunteer Time Off, and paid parental leave. And yes, we encourage you to take time away!

Requirements

• College degree required.
• 2–4 years in insurance preferred (for Associate Underwriter track).
• Active Property & Casualty license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret underwriting guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with insurance systems a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with account setup and maintenance in underwriting systems, ensuring accurate data entry and document tracking.
• Support underwriting decisions by reviewing client operations, analyzing risk profiles, and conducting industry research.
• Prepare reporting deliverables such as bordereaux (BDX) reports, premium summaries, and underwriting analytics.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including technology-driven solutions like AI and automation.
• Review endorsement transactions, cancellations, and non-renewals for compliance with guidelines.
• Provide clear, timely, and professional communication to agency personnel.
• Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:
• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
• Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
• 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
• Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
• Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.
• DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!
• Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees