Senior Underwriter

K2 Insurance Services

Senior Underwriter managing underwriting operations for public entities at Applied Public Risk. Overseeing production, underwriting, and profitability while collaborating closely with the Lead Underwriter.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting public entities insurance, with strong analytical skills to assess risk and profitability. Capable of building relationships with production sources and carriers while achieving business targets and maintaining compliance with underwriting guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting Public Entities InsuranceCPCU Or ARM DesignationAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisLoss Ratio CalculationPolicy ReviewNew Business DevelopmentUnderwriting DocumentationPricing DeterminationClient Retention StrategiesPerformance Standards ComplianceTechnical TrainingComplex Policy Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFlexibilityClosing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUARM

Industry Keywords

Public Entity InsuranceMunicipality InsuranceManagement LiabilityUnderwriting GuidelinesBroker Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works with Lead Underwriter to oversee production, underwriting, and profitability of book of business (new business and renewals) as to meet or exceed annual production and profitability targets
Accountable for reviewing assigned new business submissions to verify that the risk qualifies, that all required underwriting documentation has been obtained, and that appropriate pricing has been determined
Ability to analyze loss runs and calculate loss ratios
Will prepare referrals on accounts outside of their authority and send to Lead Underwriter for review and approval for release or submission to Company
May handle direct referrals to Company, particularly as tenure is attained
Achieve new business hit ratio and renewal retention goals
Assist in technical training to new underwriting team members to ensure that all risks conform to AER underwriting guidelines and file documentation requirements
Coordinate with UW Support to issue error free policies and endorsements
Review and analyze complex policies
Participate in new business development in accordance with the Program’s business plan
Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned production sources to ensure client retention and foster strategic alliances
Continue establishing strong Carrier relationships to ensure their confidence in your underwriting skills
Begin working with Lead Underwriter to participate in enhancing APR’s profile, including participating in broker marketing calls
Meet performance standards for response time, quoting, binding, issuance, endorsements, and other underwriting level responsibilities
Work toward becoming a subject matter expert regarding primary and excess private/nonprofit entity coverage and emerging issues in the management liability space

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 or more years experience underwriting public entities insurance
Bachelor’s Degree, in Business, a related field, or equivalent education preferred
CPCU or ARM designation a plus
Public Entity and Municipality insurance experience a plus
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills
Solid computer skills and ability to independently use Microsoft Office Products
Strong negotiation skills combined with the ability to close new business opportunities
Flexibility for 0%-20% business travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
bonus plan
medical, dental, and vision insurance
paid time-off in of hire
401(k) with employer match