Underwriter - Transportation & Excess

Desk Underwriter & Underwriting Assistant Job Summary Seeking highly motivated and skilled professionals to join an underwriting team. Two exciting opportunities available: an Experienced Desk Underwriter and an Underwriting Assistant. These roles are ideal for individuals with a strong background in transportation and excess underwriting, or those with a passion for supporting underwriting operations. Both positions offer competitive compensation packages and the chance to work closely with a dynamic and entrepreneurial team.

Compensation Package Experienced Desk Underwriter

• Base Salary: Up to $210,000
• Bonus: ~10% of base salary
• Total Compensation: Base Salary + Bonus

Underwriting Assistant

• Base Salary: $60,000 - $100,000

Both roles include a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a supportive, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities Experienced Desk Underwriter

• Underwrite transportation and excess insurance risks with a focus on profitability and growth.
• Collaborate closely with the production team to ensure seamless operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers and other stakeholders.
• Analyze and assess risk exposures, pricing, and coverage terms.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines and performance goals.

Underwriting Assistant

• Provide administrative and operational support to the underwriting team.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing underwriting documentation.
• Communicate effectively with brokers and other team members.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Support the team in achieving underwriting objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements Experienced Desk Underwriter

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation underwriting.
• Strong background in carriers, MGAs, and binding underwriting.
• Proven ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Remote work is available, but candidates based in Charlotte, NC are preferred.

Underwriting Assistant

• Some prior experience in underwriting or a related field.
• Familiarity with carriers, MGAs, and binding underwriting is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a "get-it-done" attitude.
• Candidates based in Charlotte, NC are preferred.