Specialty Project Underwriter

Alliance Member Servic• Santa Cruz, CA, US, CA

2d•$70,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Underwriting Manager, the Specialty Project Underwriter supports the NIA Underwriting team by providing flexible capacity across accounts, maintaining a small assigned book of business, and contributing to team development initiatives. This role is designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure consistent underwriting practices, and support ongoing training and procedural improvements.

Requirements

Strong technical P&C underwriting knowledge and skills
Intermediate knowledge of ISO commercial class codes and CLM rules, forms, rating and regulatory requirements
Strong knowledge of NIAC polices and coverages and how they differ from competitor’s forms and coverages.
Strong knowledge of underwriting and pricing principles and the ability to use this knowledge to make underwriting and pricing decisions with little oversight
Results-oriented, self-motivated problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Consistent customer service focus for members and brokers
Ability to organize and prioritize workload with little supervision and efficiently make sound business decisions within level of authority
Capacity to manage multiple tasks in response to both written and verbal requests
PC literate. Basic to intermediate skills with Word, Outlook and Power Point. Intermediate skills in Excel
Expected to assist with training and development of staff. This includes the ability to do formal and informal training sessions/classes
Candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sharp attention to detail. This includes strong documentation skills
Ability to collaborate with other staff members and external constituents
Must have adequate vision (with corrective lenses if needed) to clearly view computer screen
Must have adequate hearing to perform job tasks
4 years of relevant underwriting experience required.
Prior experience working remotely from a home office 100% of the time is required for remote positions

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple underwriters, delivering training and developing procedures preferred.
Experience in a multi-state and multi-line commercial insurance environment preferred
4-year degree (or directly-related equivalent experience) preferred
CIC, AU, AINS or comparable designations preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in onboarding and training of new underwriting staff, including sharing best practices and technical guidance
Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of underwriting procedures and guidelines
Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and participate in implementation of workflow improvements
Cross collaborates with Underwriting management, Service Hub department and other internal partners to ensure timely delivery of work product.
Manage special tasks as assigned related to Mission 1st and Sugar CRM systems
Regular review and maintenance of NIA Underwriting Intranet page
Communicate special project updates to underwriting staff at department meetings
Maintain and manage a small, assigned book of nonprofit accounts, including risk evaluation, pricing, and coverage determination
Provide underwriting support across the nonprofit P&C portfolio, assisting team members with new business, renewals, and endorsements as needed
Analyze risk exposures, financials, and loss history to make sound underwriting decisions within delegated authority
Serve as a resource for overflow work, special projects, and peak renewal periods