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Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter

Hankey GroupLos Angeles, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Los Angeles, CA | Onsite | Underwriting | Homeowners

Pay Range : $70,000- $90,000 Per Year. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

Knight Insurance Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Underwriter to join our growing property team. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting proprietary policy forms and building property portfolios from the ground up. As a growing organization, we value both technical underwriting and business strategy.

What you'll do as a Senior Underwriter :

The Senior Underwriter will aid the existing property team with the following functions :

  • Custom Policy Development : Design and implement insurance policy forms specific to the needs of clients, while at the same time ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Building Property Portfolios : Lead the development of nascent property portfolios. This will mean market research, setting underwriting guidelines, developing pricing strategies and balancing the portfolio towards profitability.
  • Business Development : Working with wholesale and retail distribution channels to grow profitability.

Experience and Qualifications

What we look for in our Senior Underwriter :

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior Underwriter in Homeowners and / or Commercial Property (Habitational).
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Prior experience drafting E&S policy forms that can be used at the organizational level.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g. CPCU, ARe, ARM) are a plus.
  • Demonstrated success in building and managing insurance portfolios.
  • Proactive, self-starter attitude with profit-drive mindset.
  • Benefits and Perks

    What we offer :

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. Additional benefits such as Life Insurance, LTD and Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K plan and Employee Stock Ownership Program (plus company matching
  • Metro-link Reimbursement
  • Career Path Opportunities
  • Onsite Yoga, Pilates, and Core Power
  • Onsite Gym
  • Gym Membership Discounts with Active & Fit
  • Discount Tickets with Tickets at Work
  • AT&T Wireless Discounts
  • Car Rental Discounts
  • Dell Member Purchase Program
  • UKG Wallet (access to your paycheck before payday)
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