Specialty Underwriting

. Underwrite new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements within assigned authority.

Posted 3/3/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $54,956 - $76,936 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrite new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements within assigned authority.
Review and analyze insurance applications, reports, and related data to evaluate risk and determine insurability.
Process policy change requests and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Communicate effectively with internal partners and external agency contacts to support underwriting decisions.
Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity to support decisions and compliance.
Support written premium and profitability goals through timely, accurate underwriting.
Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, rate plans, best practices, and the Letter of Authority.
Participate in ongoing training and development to build underwriting knowledge and stay current with industry trends.
(Underwriter I level) Assist Sales Manager with agency-level premium planning and production support.

What you’ll need

Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Confidence navigating underwriting systems, workflows, and tools.
Ability to gather, evaluate, and analyze underwriting information.
Associate level: Entry-level or developing underwriting experience; commercial underwriting exposure preferred.
Underwriter I level: Minimum 1 year of commercial multi-line underwriting experience with a basic to intermediate understanding of P&C insurance principles.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field

Comp & perks

Medical & Prescription Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off . Standard first year PTO is 17 days , pro-rated based on month of hire. E nhance d PTO may be available for experienced candidates
Bonus eligible based on performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingrisk evaluationpolicy change processingdata analysispremium planningcommercial multi-line underwritingP&C insurance principles

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsdecision-making skillswritten communicationverbal communicationteam collaborationindependence