We are Hiring!
Associate Underwriter, Environmental
Location: La Jolla, CA
Why choose Palomar?
Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes self-motivated individuals to our thriving company. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.
Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.
Want to learn more about our exciting journey? Go to plmr.com to learn more. Investor Relations - Palomar Holdings, Inc. (palomarspecialty.com)
The Details:
The Associate Underwriter reports to the Vice President of Underwriting and will be responsible for underwriting primary and excess environmental, as well as commercial auto, new and renewal accounts including analyzing exposures, hazards, requested coverage(s) and loss history to develop a appropriate terms and conditions. In addition, you will produce and manage your own profitable book of business through the development of relationships with wholesale insurance brokers.
What will you do? (Job Duties)
- Responsible for underwriting primary environmental, excess, and auto risks within the division appetite.
- Work with assigned distribution channel to appropriately select risks, evaluate and recommend program structure, services and pricing to achieve a balanced portfolio and long-term profitability.
- Visits brokers/producers in order to maintain existing relationships as well as build new relationships.
- Independently reviews underwriting information to assess risk quality and compliance within division guidelines.
- Assists senior team members with various tasks including rating, quoting, file documentation, or various tasks as needed.
- Maintains file documentation and compliance with all audit requirements.
- Communicates and collaborates across disciplines to establish and maintain relationships to achieve organizational and policyholder success.
- Actively continues to improve personal knowledge and practices of the insurance industry through work experience, in-house instruction, insurance specific designations (e.g. CPCU), industry courses, seminars and workshops, etc.
- Possesses strong customer service skills.
- Displays teamwork and flexibility.
- Drives for results and takes initiative to help support the team.
- Ability to quickly learn and work within various technical platforms.
What we are looking for: (Experience)
- 1-3 years insurance industry experience or college course work.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to apply underwriting/appetite, tools, systems, and resources to achieve goals, solve complex problems, and achieve production goals.
- Establish and build healthy working relationships with internal stakeholders as well as insurance brokers.
- Professional, analytical, and adaptable attitude.
- Ability to organize, self-prioritize, and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with demanding internal and external deadlines.
We love people who want to:
- Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
- Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
- Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
- Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
- Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
- If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!
- Zoom in and out between strategic and tactical
- Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
- Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic
- Be hands on with their team and roll up their sleeves
- Lead with empathy and support personal and professional development
- Empower people to continue to grow and see a bigger picture
What will you get in return?
- Full Suite of Medical Benefits
- Long Term Financial Incentives: All team members receive company equity.
- 401k with 3% automatic fully vested Employer Contribution
- Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Work From Home Stipend
- Professional Development Assistance
- Career Exploration Opportunities
- Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
- To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com
Diversity at Palomar
At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.
We believe that diversity, equality, and inclusion yield greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them.
Accommodations:
Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability (both visible and invisible) can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodation will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.
For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No phone calls or agency solicitation please
Pay Range: $60,000-$90,000
The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
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