DC Based Underwriter
About The Position
Pathpoint is hiring an Underwriter to manage a defined territory and underwrite new commercial excess and surplus (E&S) property and casualty business. The role owns monthly premium and submission goals that contribute to regional and company targets. The Underwriter evaluates risks, develops and communicates quotes, secures bind commitments, coordinates placement, and maintains accurate documentation in compliance with Pathpoint and carrier standards. The position works closely with brokers, carrier underwriters, internal sales and account management, Analytics, Product, and Engineering to place business, improve portfolio performance, and refine Pathpoint’s underwriting system. The role is based in the Washington, DC area, with investment in in-person collaboration, in a fast-paced, remote environment.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of E&S commercial property and casualty underwriting experience.
- At least 5 years of insurance experience.
- Strong technical underwriting skills and a deep understanding of carrier appetite, guidelines, and rating concepts.
- Demonstrated success building relationships with carrier underwriters, brokers, and internal sales or account management functions.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities, with a focus on profitable growth.
- Confident, self-directed, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- High digital literacy and ability to adapt quickly to new systems.
- Results-oriented and accountable for production goals and service standards; collaborative, humble, and proactive.
- Eligible to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience underwriting small and mid-sized commercial accounts.
Responsibilities
- Manage a defined region and own new-business underwriting for commercial E&S property and casualty accounts, meeting monthly premium and submission goals.
- Evaluate submissions for completeness, fit with risk appetite, pricing considerations, and coverage requirements; assess exposures and coverage needs within carrier guidelines.
- Analyze risk characteristics, apply underwriting guidelines, and prepare accurate, competitive quotes that clearly explain coverage options, pricing, and recommendations to agents.
- Manage open opportunities, obtain bind commitments, coordinate required documentation, and ensure successful placement with thorough documentation and compliance with Pathpoint and carrier standards.
- Prioritize and advance submissions, maintain pipeline visibility, meet service-level expectations, market accounts to carriers, present options, work with clients, and secure placements.
- Collaborate with carrier underwriters on underwriting strategy, coverage forms, and pricing parameters.
- Review portfolio performance with Analytics to optimize profitability and efficiency.
- Provide front-line insights to Product and Engineering to help refine Pathpoint’s proprietary underwriting system.
- Build and maintain relationships with carrier underwriters, brokers, and internal sales or account management functions.
- Meet production goals and service standards while supporting profitable growth.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage, with some plans available at no cost to the employee.
- Competitive compensation, equity, and total rewards.
- 401(k) with a 2% bi-weekly employer match.
- 20 days of PTO, increasing to 25 days after two years.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Annual $500 home office stipend.
- Monthly $75 internet stipend.
- Generous paid parental leave.
- Opportunities for professional growth through an insurance partner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
