Associate Underwriter - Overland Park, KS (Kansas City Metro)
About The Position
Steadily is hiring an Associate Underwriter to join our underwriting team in the Kansas City metro area. This is a great opportunity for an insurance professional with at least one year of experience who wants to deepen their underwriting expertise in a fast-growing insurtech company. You'll help us write profitable business, support our agents and customers, and ensure we deliver world-class service to landlords nationwide. You'll be surrounded by high-performing teammates and gain hands-on experience in modern underwriting practices at one of the most innovative companies in landlord insurance. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Overland Park, KS.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in an insurance environment, ideally in property & casualty
- Basic understanding of insurance coverage, products, and carrier rating engines; experience with dwelling fire or homeowners underwriting a plus
- Superior verbal and written communication skills; able to remain calm, clear, and professional under pressure
- Strong computer skills; quick to learn new software and adept with online tools
- Thrives under pressure, manages a large workload independently, and never says "that's not my job"
- You're hungry to accelerate your career growth at an early-stage tech company; you're motivated to hustle and make an impact
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply the underwriting appetite and guidelines of our programs - we aim to say yes whenever possible while mitigating risk
- Work closely with underwriters on endorsements, inspections, renewals, applications, and quotes
- Provide timely support to internal and external agents, often addressing time-sensitive requests that help define our brand
- Process work across internal systems including Salesforce; quickly become a subject matter expert on our platforms
- Troubleshoot complex customer service and underwriting issues such as billing, inspections, nuanced customer situations, and risk profiles
- Maintain high standards of accuracy in documenting underwriting files in our policy administration system
Benefits
- Salary: $70,000-$85,000 per year
- Equity: Stock options in a fast-growing company
- Time Off: 3 weeks PTO + 6 federal holidays
- Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA
- Retirement: 401(k)
- Perks: Free snacks, team lunches, collaborative culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
