Novatae Risk Group
Underwriter
Dallas, TX - Full Time
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
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
What We Offer
Location
Remote -Hybrid
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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.
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
- 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
- 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
- Identify workflow efficiencies and process improvements
- Support contract/program growth strategies and carrier objectives
- Escalate significant underwriting, compliance, or profitability concerns when appropriate
- 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
- Familiarity with delegated underwriting authority environments
- Knowledge of brokerage operations and distribution channels
- Experience working within high-growth underwriting teams
- 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
Remote -Hybrid
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