Workers Compensation Underwriter

Our partner is looking for an experienced Workers Compensation Underwriter in Houston, TX. This company is dedicated to building a stronger, safer Texas. The underwriter will assess and calculate the risk of loss for policyholders with complex risks, establish appropriate premium rates, and meet corporate production goals. This role involves collaboration with agents to write and service complex accounts within assigned authority levels.

Responsibilities

• Write new and renewal workers' compensation insurance policies to meet company written premium goals.
• Evaluate applications, reports, information, and coverage requests and apply departmental and regulatory guidelines to determine risk acceptability.
• Negotiate account pricing and coverage with agents within a designated level of authority.
• Participate in the management and development of an assigned group of agents through field visits, completion of service requests, and identifying and pursuing appropriate business opportunities.
• Analyze workload, establish priorities, and manage the desk to focus on agents' needs while meeting quality and time service standards for processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• At least two years of experience for an Underwriter II or at least four years of experience for a Senior Underwriter or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Preferred: CPCU, CIC, ARM, and other recognized industry-related designations.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Flex-hybrid work environment for most positions
• Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
• 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Three weeks’ time off for vacation
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year
• Generous sick, holiday, and volunteer time off
• Day one health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts
• Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
• Free identity theft protection
• Free 2nd medical opinion service
• Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
• Employee referral bonus

Our partner is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.