Underwriter

Novatae Risk Group

Dallas, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Brokerage, Business Development, Communication Skills, Distribution Channel, Distribution Operations, E Programming Language, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Investment Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, People Management, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Underwriting, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
Today
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Underwriter to join a growing specialty underwriting team.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical underwriting expertise with leadership capability, operational discipline, and a collaborative approach to portfolio management.
This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President.

Key Responsibilities
Underwriting & Portfolio Management
  • Evaluate, price, and manage complex and middle-market risks across multiple contracts/programs
  • Analyze submissions, loss history, financials, and exposure data to determine profitability and acceptability
  • Maintain underwriting discipline while supporting growth objectives
Leadership & Team Oversight
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters
  • Assist with workflow prioritization and underwriting referrals
  • Support training, onboarding, and development of junior staff
Broker & Market Relationship Management
  • Develop and maintain strong broker relationships
  • Manage key broker accounts and complex negotiations
  • Support business development initiatives and production goals
  • Collaborate with brokerage and operational teams to improve responsiveness and service
Operational & Strategic Support
  • Identify workflow efficiencies and process improvements
  • Support contract/program growth strategies and carrier objectives
  • Escalate significant underwriting, compliance, or profitability concerns when appropriate

Qualifications
  • 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably within healthcare specialty, program, E&S, MGA, or delegated authority environments
  • Strong technical underwriting and coverage analysis skills
  • Proven ability to manage broker relationships and negotiate effectively
  • Leadership, mentoring, or team lead experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience
  • Familiarity with delegated underwriting authority environments
  • Knowledge of brokerage operations and distribution channels
  • Experience working within high-growth underwriting teams

What We Offer
  • Opportunity to help shape and scale a growing underwriting platform
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Location
Remote -Hybrid


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