Underwriter Personal Lines

Howden • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Underwriter Personal Lines Classification: Exempt/Full-time Reports to: Underwriting Territory Manager Travel: 0-10% Role overview DUAL North America is seeking an Underwriter for the Personal Lines division. At DUAL, underwriters play a key strategic role in shaping the underwriting framework and expanding broker relationships. In this role, you will provide expertise in risk evaluation, manage new and renewal submissions, and support profitable portfolio growth. In collaboration with the Personal Lines division, you will manage underwriting for personal insurance products including Homeowners, Manufactured Home, and Dwelling Fire policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or a related field preferred
• 0-5 years underwriting experience
• Solid understanding of underwriting principles and risk assessment
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office to access cabinets and equipment

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications like CPCU/AU or similar designations a plus

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and renewal insurance applications and policies based on established underwriting guidelines.
• Execute annual new and renewal business goals by underwriting to established standards
• Foster relationships with assigned producers and brokers.
• Gather and compile information required to properly assess underwriting concerns.
• Generate, edit, and send out a variety of correspondence such as requests for information, cancellations, and nonrenewal
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk underwriting characteristics in personal property risks
• Keep up to date on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and product differences and communicate market intelligence to the broader team
• Fill in for other team members to ensure business continuity during peak periods and/or when team members are unavailable

Benefits

• Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.
• We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive.
• We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level