Hobson Associates

Business Development Underwriter - Houston area

Job Id: 22581
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Insurance
Worksite Location: Remote (Houston Metro area)
Location: Houston , TX 77002
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Looking to join a dynamic, growing organization with longevity, and an upward career trajectory!?

  • Exceptional & diverse team of employees…
  • Great company culture…
  • Profitable business model…
Join an innovative excess and surplus lines insurance provider that has the best specialty insurance products out there! They are growing and, on the hunt, to add an experienced Business Development Underwriter to their team!

ABOUT THE POSITION:
As Business Development Underwriter, your responsibilities will include managing an assigned underwriting territory to achieve profitable growth. This involves underwriting new business, handling renewals, endorsements, and other transactions. Your role will also entail identifying new business opportunities and effectively managing agency relationships.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:
  • A Bachelor's degree and six (6) plus years of related insurance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proven success in Commercial Lines property casualty insurance businesses.
  • Experience with General Liability & Property underwriting required. Excess & Surplus highly preferred.  Middle Market Commercial underwriting with Construction also considered
  • Previous experience collaborating with independent agents, with a preference for surplus lines underwriting experience.
  • Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and E-mail.
  • Familiarity with online underwriting tools in a paperless environment, such as SAGE, Silver Plume, and Reference Connect, is preferred.
  • Preferably, advanced professional insurance coursework (e.g., CPCU, ASLI, and AU) or completion of other insurance-related classes.
WHAT THEY OFFER THEIR EMPLOYEES:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD
  • 401(k).
  • Work/life balance, generous PTO, and flex hours.
  • Diverse, dynamic team environment.
  • Tons of career development opportunities.

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Contact Recruiter:

Robin Bland, CPC

Partner, Practice Manager - Insurance

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