Senior Underwriter - New York Metro

About the role

The Senior Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with Agents and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain agency relationships, and execute underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Review your book of business, track performance, and analyze market conditions and competition.
• Build and manage broker relationships, develop goals and strategies, and collaborate to craft tailored solutions for members.
• Oversee new and renewal underwriting, select risks per company guidelines, and ensure timely follow-up and closing of accounts.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience underwriting, preferably in the high net worth space.
• Comfortable owning a book of business.
• Direct, empathetic communication and a drive to build connections with people.
• Ability to gather and analyze data to make risk decisions.
• Pride and determination in your work.

What we do

We're a member-owned property and casualty insurer designed exclusively for financially successful families and driven by a purpose of doing what is right for our members. We provide exceptional service, hospitality and care, partner with our members to help prevent losses, and create smart insurance solutions at fair prices. We aim for our members to love their insurance and create a membership experience so compelling that our members never want to leave.

Who we are

We want to be transparent about what we expect from each other. From PURE, you can expect:

• Opportunities to stretch and grow: your professional and personal development matters to us. We’re committed to providing experiences through on-the-job learning and professional development that increase your impact and rewards.
• Clarity and kindness: you can rely on us to be open, honest and supportive, offering clarity on what success looks like.
• Support in good times and bad: we believe in showing up for each other consistently, not only when it’s easy. You can expect a thoughtful partner, even when we disagree.
• A community that cares: we are committed to sustaining a community in which each person feels cared for as an individual. We lift each other up, celebrate wins together and support one another through challenges in work and life.

Who you are

All of the strongest relationships are a partnership—a two-way street. So here’s what we ask of you:

• Aim to bring your best every day: you’re here because you want to be part of a team that makes a real impact and aims high.
• Be a student and a teacher: share your knowledge and talents and be willing to listen and learn from those around you.
• Get comfortable being uncomfortable: we face tough moments and obstacles with a “courage over comfort” approach and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Be a culture builder: building a positive culture is everyone's responsibility, based on care, respect and openness to diverse perspectives.

Pay

The base salary for this role can range from $75,000 to $95,000 based on a full-time work schedule. An individual’s ultimate compensation will vary depending on job-related skills and experience, geographic location, alignment with market data, and equity among other team members with comparable experience.