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Underwriter (Remote)

3-5 Years

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  • Posted 2 months ago

Job Description

  • Role: Underwriter
  • Location: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Indicative range: $65,000 – $105,000 (USD equivalent), plus benefits.

Role Overview

We are hiring an Underwriter to evaluate and price risk across our portfolio. The role combines analytical rigor with sound judgement — making the calls that protect profitability while supporting growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Evaluate applications and price risk according to underwriting guidelines

- Analyse financial statements, loss runs, and supporting documentation

- Approve, decline, or refer cases based on risk appetite and authority limits

- Negotiate terms with brokers, agents, or applicants

- Maintain accurate documentation and rationale for each decision

- Partner with claims, actuarial, and product teams on portfolio insights

Required Skills and Qualifications

- 3+ years in underwriting (commercial, personal, life, or specialty)

- Strong analytical skills and judgement on risk

- Familiarity with underwriting platforms and rating systems

- Excellent written communication and rationale documentation

- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks

- Professional certifications (CPCU, AU, etc.) are a plus

What You'll Bring

- Sharp analytical thinking and an instinct for spotting anomalies in data

- Strong written communication and the ability to translate numbers into narrative

- High attention to detail and unwavering accuracy under deadline pressure

- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones

What We Offer

- Fully remote, flexible work hours

- Performance-based bonus structure

- Annual learning & development stipend

- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)

- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.

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