Underwriter- Remote

Underwriter- Remote

Founded in 1965, Vikco Insurance Services LLC (“Vikco”), a subsidiary of K2 Insurance Services, LLC, is a dynamic and growing Managing General Underwriter offering specialty commercial insurance programs nationally.   As a leading program administrator Vikco continues to bring new programs to market focused on the needs of our distribution and capital partners.

Vikco is seeking a full time Underwriter to join its team.

Vikco offers the opportunity to join an established company in growth mode. Our compensation package includes competitive salary; bonus plan; medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period; paid time-off in year of hire; and 401(k) with employer match. 

Job Summary:

The primary goal of the Underwriter is to effectively evaluate, underwrite and price builders risk projects, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines. Analysis of submissions, assessing risk, and applying appropriate terms and conditions. Manage relationships with brokers and internal/external stakeholders. Generate profit in accordance with Business Unit goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather & assess risk information provided in submission proposals
• Maintain a strong understanding of Business Unit underwriting and rating guidelines
• Ability to determine acceptable risks in alignment with underwriting guidelines
• Evaluate risk characteristics and determine necessary information needed for effective analysis
• Effectively rate and price risks based on Business Unit rating guidelines
• Prepare & issue quotation, binder, and policy documents
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders/business partners
• Utilize Business Unit technology (policy management system, 3^rd party vendor software, etc.)
• Engage in professional development through industry and organizational education and training
• Analyze and rate endorsement requests

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong decision-making & analytical mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize responsibilities effectively
• Ability to utilize data and relevant information to assess risk
• Competence in identifying key hazards within a risk
• Ability to adhere to rating & underwriting guidelines
• Basic understanding adherence to statutory & regulatory compliance 
• Strong internal and external communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or 5+ years of industry experience
• 2-3 years of industry experience in a similar role
• 1 Industry specific accreditations (CRIS, ARM, PC license, CPCU, etc.)

Pay Range: 70,000-90,000 USD per year

Learn more about Vikco and K2 Insurance Services at www.k2ins.com