Underwriting Quality Specialist

@ SageSure

Overview

If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, SageSure is hiring. They are a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance and seeking an Underwriting Quality Specialist to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality of underwriting processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed audits of underwriting files ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review underwriting decisions for accurate risk assessment and pricing.
• Identify and recommend improvements in underwriting processes.
• Collaborate with the Underwriting Manager to analyze trends and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present regular reports on audit findings.
• Provide training and support on best practices and compliance standards.
• Monitor corrective action implementation for continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing and maintaining underwriting manuals and documentation.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
• Assist with special projects related to underwriting quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in the insurance or underwriting industry with quality control or auditing focus.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting processes, products, and industry regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills across all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and underwriting software (SmartSheet, Excel, Mueller, IPCM, etc.).
• Strong PowerPoint skills including design, animations, and data visualization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001).
• Agent License or CPCU Designation.

About SageSure

Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance (2020-2023), SageSure is a leading managing general underwriter focused on catastrophe-exposed markets in the US. With over 1,000 employees working remotely or in-office across nine locations, SageSure manages more than $1.9 billion in premium and protects 640,000 policyholders. They offer generous benefits including health, tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, and matching 401K plan.

Key skills/competency

• Underwriting
• Audit
• Compliance
• Quality Control
• Insurance
• Risk Management
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Six Sigma