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Venbrook

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Kings Mortgage Services

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Sky Pediatric Dentistry

$85 - $128/hr

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Venbrook

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NovaFi Mortgage, Inc.

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Santa Ana, CA · On-site +1

Underwriter Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: Remote Home Office - KMS ... Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * 401(k) with company match

Berkley

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Boston, MA · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

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Berkley

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Boston, MA

$75K - $125K/yr

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Berkley

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Appleton, WI · On-site

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Foundation Risk Partners

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Austin, TX · On-site

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Berkley

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Appleton, WI · On-site

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Berkley

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West Hartford, CT · On-site

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Austin Financial Services

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Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$136K - $147K/yr

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Austin Financial Services

Underwriter

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$136K - $147K/yr

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Berkley

Underwriter

Boston, MA · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

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Berkley

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West Hartford, CT · On-site

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Berkley

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Hartford, CT · On-site

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Berkley

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Appleton, WI · On-site

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Jet Direct Mortgage

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Saddle Brook, NJ · On-site

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Austin Financial Services

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for dental underwriter in the United States is $78,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Dental Underwriter evaluates dental insurance applications, assesses risk factors, and determines coverage terms and pricing. They analyze applicant information, claims history, and policy guidelines to ensure fair and accurate underwriting decisions. Their goal is to balance risk management while maintaining profitability for the insurance provider.

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A typical day for a Dental Underwriter involves reviewing applications for dental insurance coverage, assessing risk factors, and analyzing claims history to determine appropriate rates and coverage options. You’ll work closely with sales teams, brokers, and sometimes dental professionals to gather pertinent information and clarify policy details. The role may also require staying updated on regulatory changes and market trends to ensure compliance and competitiveness. While much of the work is independent and detail-oriented, effective collaboration and timely decision-making are key components of daily responsibilities.

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To thrive as a Dental Underwriter, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of dental insurance policies, often supported by a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, claims management systems, and industry guidelines such as those set by the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is essential. Superior organizational abilities, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help you excel in evaluating risk and collaborating with brokers or dental professionals. These competencies are crucial for making informed underwriting decisions that balance risk and profitability for insurers.

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Underwriter

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Venbrook
51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 hours ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Excess Liability Insurance Underwriter
DEPARTMENT: Brooks Insurance Agency
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Brooks Insurance Agency is the wholesale brokerage of Venbrook Group, LLC, a holding company with subsidiaries engaged in retail broking, wholesale broking, programs, and claims services. As an independent, multi-line wholesaler in the property and casualty marketplace, Brooks Insurance provides coverage on both an excess and surplus (E&S) and admitted basis.
Brooks Insurance works across standard markets and specializes in distressed and complex lines of business. Our strong premium volume reinforces our carrier relationships, positioning Brooks Insurance as a preferred partner and ensuring priority submission review and exceptional service.
Brooks Insurance is the wholesale brokerage of Venbrook. At Venbrook, we envision a world where our clients can confidently pursue their boldest ambitions. Our team of experts leverages agility, innovation, and creative problem-solving to guide our clients through an ever-changing risk environment. We pride ourselves on providing insurance services that allow businesses to make bold decisions, knowing their risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
Our culture is derived from the people who create it. We are not different in what we do. We are different in how we do it. We believe our clients are our partners, and we earn their trust every day. We believe in empowering our team and holding ourselves accountable to deliver the best solutions. We value agility, versatility, innovation and creative problem solving and put our people at the core of everything we do.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package:
  • 401k + employee match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Paid Sick leave
  • Professional development programs
  • Work-life quality and flexibility

Visit us at https://www.venbrook.com/contact-us/careers
JOB SUMMARY:
The Excess Liability Insurance Underwriter evaluates, selects, and prices excess and surplus (E&S) casualty risks within delegated underwriting authority. This is a technical carrier underwriting role focused on sound risk selection, disciplined pricing, portfolio profitability, and documentation quality across a broad range of target classes including contracting/wrap-up/project-specific risks, product liability, service classes, real estate, and institutional exposures. The underwriter works within the carrier's underwriting guidelines and appetite to make binding decisions on new business, renewals, and endorsements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Sound Judgment & Underwriting Authority: Exercises disciplined analytical thinking to evaluate complex excess casualty risk exposures and make binding underwriting decisions within delegated authority limits. Balances risk quality with portfolio profitability.
Technical Underwriting Depth: Demonstrates strong command of excess and surplus lines casualty underwriting principles, coverage structures, attachment points, and pricing methodology across multiple target classes.
Portfolio & Market Awareness: Monitors loss trends, emerging risks, and E&S market conditions to proactively adjust underwriting strategies and maintain a profitable, disciplined book of business.
Broker & Carrier Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective working relationships with wholesale brokers and internal carrier teams. Communicates underwriting decisions clearly, including rationale for pricing, coverage structure, or declinations.
Attention to Detail & Documentation: Thoroughly reviews applications, loss history, and exposure data. Produces clear, accurate underwriting files that reflect sound decision-making and comply with carrier guidelines, surplus lines regulations, and audit standards.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Risk Assessment & Underwriting Authority
  • Analyze complex excess casualty risk submissions, including underlying primary programs, loss history, and exposure data
  • Evaluate risks across target classes including contracting/wrap-up/project-specific, product liability, service classes, real estate, and institutional exposures
  • Underwrite excess and surplus (E&S) lines submissions that fall outside standard market appetite
  • Make binding decisions on new business, renewals, and endorsements within delegated underwriting authority
  • Determine appropriate coverage structures, attachment points, limits, terms, conditions, and endorsements in accordance with underwriting guidelines
  • Refer risks outside delegated authority to senior underwriting leadership with a clear, documented recommendation
  • Apply surplus lines regulatory knowledge in structuring and transacting placements appropriately

Portfolio & Profitability Management
  • Maintain a profitable book of business through disciplined risk selection and consistent application of underwriting guidelines
  • Monitor loss trends, emerging risks, and E&S market conditions to adjust underwriting strategies
  • Collaborate with carrier actuarial teams to refine pricing models and ensure rate adequacy
  • Identify and escalate portfolio-level concerns, deteriorating segments, or appetite shifts to leadership
  • Participate in audits and internal reviews to ensure compliance with underwriting standards

Broker Engagement
  • Maintain effective working relationships with wholesale brokers within the carrier's distribution model
  • Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally, including rationale for pricing, structure, or coverage changes
  • Provide guidance to brokers on risk characteristics, carrier appetite, and submission requirements
  • Represent the carrier at industry events, broker meetings, and training sessions as appropriate

Documentation & Compliance
  • Prepare clear, accurate underwriting files that document the basis for each binding decision
  • Ensure all transactions adhere to surplus lines regulatory requirements, internal policies, and delegated authority limits
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of underwriting guidelines, carrier appetite, and state-specific insurance laws
  • Stay current on legal developments and emerging excess casualty liability trends

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required
  • 5+ years of experience in excess casualty or surplus lines underwriting
  • Experience making binding underwriting decisions within a delegated authority framework
  • Strong technical knowledge of E&S casualty coverage structures, attachment points, and pricing methodology
  • Ability to analyze complex risk submissions, loss data, and exposure information to reach sound underwriting conclusions
  • Solid understanding of surplus lines regulations and E&S market placement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and defend underwriting decisions
  • Proficiency with underwriting platforms, rating tools, and productivity software

Preferred
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or AU
  • Experience underwriting across multiple casualty classes including contracting, product liability, real estate, and institutional risks
  • Familiarity with actuarial pricing models and loss development concepts

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in excess casualty or surplus lines underwriting
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or AU preferred

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