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Holmes Murphy · 1 day ago

Programs Underwriter

Waukee, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Holmes Murphy is a company specializing in creating customized insurance programs and risk management solutions. They are seeking a Programs Underwriter to build a portfolio of IPS business, collaborating with an internal team and external agents and carriers to develop underwriting guidelines and risk solutions.

Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and negotiate price, coverage terms and conditions for all new and renewal business generating profitable and sustainable growth

Collaborate with agents and brokers and align with carrier appetite and IPS guidelines

Manages and underwrites an IPS portfolio of business

Qualification

Life & Health Insurance LicenseProperty Casualty Insurance LicenseUnderwriting ExpertiseInsurance Industry ExperienceCustomer Service Skills

Required

Education: High school diploma; college degree preferred

Experience: Minimum 3 years administrative, customer service, or office experience, preferably in the insurance industry at a brokerage or provider organization

Licensing: Active state specific Life & Health/Property Casualty Insurance agent's license required or the ability to acquire license within three months of hire

Skills & Technical Competencies: Consistent ability and willingness to engage in both internal and external educational opportunities to enhance their knowledge of current insurance topics and relevant system improvements

Committed to pursuing relevant designations and continuing education as appropriate

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!

Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.

401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.

Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.

Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.

DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!

Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.

Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!