Job Title
Personal Line Underwriter Location
1440 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste 950. Honolulu, HI 96814 Salary
$50,000 - $100,000/year Position Type
Full-time Non-exempt (Hourly) or Exempt (Salaried) Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hybrid after 90 days – 3 days in office/2 days remote Reports to
Deputy Branch Manager Position Overview
We're seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter to join our team and make an impact With 5+ years of expertise in Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Automobile, and Umbrella, you'll play a key role in driving growth, ensuring profitability, and managing strong agency relationships. If you're ready to bring your skills, energy, and motivation to a team that values collaboration and results, we'd love to hear from you
Key Responsibilities
Underwrite and manage a portfolio of Personal Lines policies, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements Analyze risk data of prospective insurance applicants to identify hazards and exposures for endorsements and renewals Collaborate with the underwriting team to enhance knowledge of insurance processes, operational procedures, and underwriting best practices Develop and maintain strong working relationships with assigned agencies within the territory to drive business growth Work closely with other team members and management to achieve monthly and annual branch goals Assess applications to determine whether to accept, modify, or decline accounts in alignment with underwriting guidelines Build and maintain strong agency relationships to foster growth and support business development efforts Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to adjust underwriting strategies accordingly Review data accuracy and prepare monthly closing reports for each product line Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of experience in underwriting Homeowners, Dwelling Fire, Automobile, and Umbrella Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with a solid understanding of underwriting principles Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with agents and internal teams Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet goals Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace applications and underwriting software Professional designations such as CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) or AU (Associate in Underwriting) are a plus Benefits
Medical (PPO), dental (PPO), vision (PPO), and life insurance covered 100% by the company Paid time off and sick leave 13 annual paid holidays 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match Flexible Spending
