Underwriting Team Lead, California

Underwriting Team Lead, CA

Honeycomb is a rapidly expanding, well-funded startup committed to setting the benchmark for excellence in the InsureTech industry. Our foundation is built on cutting-edge technology, but our greatest asset is our exceptional team of professionals. By seamlessly integrating AI, state-of-the-art technology, and profound human expertise, each member at Honeycomb plays a pivotal role in shaping our trajectory.

Honeycomb operates across 18 major states, covering 60% of the U.S. population, and manages insured assets exceeding $45 billion.

Having raised $36 million in its last B round in 2024, Honeycomb is expected to continue growing strongly and sustainably into 2025. 

Join us and experience the tremendous impact you can make!

Participate in, assist in the development of and train others in Next-generation risk assessment – disinvesting away from binary underwriting and revisioning risk selection utilizing data, AI and curiosity. Modernized underwriting using cutting edge technology to more accurately and quickly assess risk, price and bespoke coverage/terms to profitably grow and manage a book of business.

Oversee ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development initiatives for direct reports. Lead regular training sessions and weekly team meetings to reinforce technical knowledge and best practices. This includes acting as a Subject Matter Expert and key point of contact for escalated underwriting decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Manage 3-5 direct reports.
• Quote and release new and renewal business that has been either referred from the underwriting algorithm or seeking changes that exceed user authority thresholds.
• Analyze and approve requested policy changes
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with state insurance regulations and ISO rules for all states within assigned underwriting territory
• Maintain open, transparent and supportive communications with team members, direct reports and interdivisional partners
• Create technical training material for use throughout the company
• Actively mentor and develop junior staff ensuring their performance meets expectations and their development goals are achieved
• Monitor team’s portfolio composition via reports, audits and inspections
• Support Marketing and Human Resource efforts to build and promote Honeycomb
• Complete special projects and assignments
• Some travel as deemed necessary <25%

 Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of underwriting/insurance experience, management and/or mentorship experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience
• Retail agency relationship preferred
• Have an opinion, share your opinion and be open to other opinions
• Passion to obtain, develop, retain and employ knowledge – as well as share knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Must live in California

• Base Salary: $145,00 - $165,00
• Bonus 
• Health Benefits
• Employee options grant 
• 401K  
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid national holidays