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Working at Pie Insurance as an Underwriting Associate requires adapting your skills and experience to a cutting edge, data-driven approach to risk management. Our data-centric approach to underwriting is unparalleled, and we are disrupting the small business insurance market, one customer at a time.
Our Underwriting Associates are on the front lines, interacting with our Underwriters and Partners all day, every day. The Underwriting Associate is responsible for reviewing and analyzing new business submissions, including revisions to existing quotes and binding policies being purchased. This role plays a part in building the Underwriting team’s robust portfolio by analyzing risk to confirm it is within our underwriting appetite and the scope of authority.
How You’ll Do ItDaily transactional work within specified authority level:
- Handling tasks & assignments within scope for a UA, including quote revisions, bind reviews, and submission updates.
- Make requested changes to submissions & quotes based on partner inquiries & Level of Authority required for the task.
- Processing bind reviews competently and completely, addressing red flags or moving for UW review before releasing payment request.
- Review and process post-issuance requests/endorsements from partners and internal teams.
- Work across internal teams to support quote revisions, ad hoc projects and other needs of the business to work collaboratively across Underwriting and UA teams, including team leads, to support quote revisions, ad hoc projects, and other operational needs.
- Send out requests for additional information, quotes, and assist in communication between Underwriters and Agency Partners.
- Maintain industry knowledge on WC and Commercial Auto lines of business. Develop and maintain full knowledge of all forms, coverages, ratings, and manuals for these lines.
- A high school degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience with commercial lines preferred, workers’ compensation or other P&C lines preferred, or relevant work experience.
- Ability to produce quality work while managing a high-volume workload.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to context switch when working in a multi-state book of business.
- Demonstrated ability to send accurate and timely information to internal teams and external partners which directly enhances and elevates the customer experience.
- Experience verifying businesses using a variety of web-based research tools, like OSHA and SAFER, is preferred.
- Knowledge of web-based and cloud platforms is required. Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite and other systems highly preferred.
- Developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely deliver information to internal and external audiences. Experience communicating in internal chat platforms, like Slack or Teams, preferred.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in work processes and systems.
- Actively acquiring and beginning to apply knowledge to grow in curiosity, tenacity, flexibility, and adaptability. Desire to improve how insurance operates in a technology driven environment.
The use of AI in Application Review: To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role. We may also use AI assistant video tools during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation. All AI-powered outputs are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to Pie utilizing these AI technologies to assist in our evaluation process.
- Competitive cash compensation
- Comprehensive health plans
- Generous PTO
- Future focused 401k match
- Generous parental and caregiver leave
- Our core values are more than just a poster on the wall; they’re tangibly reflected in our work
Making every part of working with us "Easy as Pie" - including our offer process. When we find someone we'd like as a Pie-oneer (a member of our team), we move quickly to put together a fair offer based on your skills, experience, location, and compensation expectations.
Each year Pie reviews company performance and may grant discretionary bonuses to eligible team members.
Location InformationUnless otherwise specified, this role is remote. Remote team members must live and work in the United States (territories excluded) and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.
Additional InformationPie Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
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Skills Required
- High school degree or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree
- At least one year of commercial lines, workers' compensation, property and casualty, or relevant work experience
- Ability to produce quality work while managing a high-volume workload
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to context switch across a multi-state book of business
- Ability to provide accurate and timely information to internal teams and external partners
- Experience verifying businesses using web-based research tools such as OSHA and SAFER
- Knowledge of web-based and cloud platforms
- Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and other systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using internal chat platforms such as Slack or Teams
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing work processes and systems
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What We Do
Pie is transforming small business insurance. Our team of seasoned technology and insurance experts are on a mission to empower small businesses to thrive by making insurance affordable and as easy as pie.
Why Work With Us
Our team of seasoned technology and insurance experts is on a mission to make insurance less expensive, simpler, and more transparent for small business owners. In the process, we’re creating a workplace where people thrive and ideas become actions.
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