Programs Underwriter

Job Description

We are looking to add a Programs Underwriter to join our Innovative Program Solutions team in Waukee, IA. This team member will build a portfolio of IPS business collaborating with a supportive internal team with agent and carrier professionals. You will have the opportunity to help create and continuously improve underwriting guidelines, efficient workflows and operational processes that deliver optimal value for clients and partner stakeholders. In this role, you will exhibit the ability to understand client business operations and apply underwriting expertise to create best in class risk solutions and services.

Essential 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Here’s a Little Bit About Us

Innovative Program Solutions (IPS) is a company that specializes in creating customized insurance programs and risk management solutions. They work with various industries to develop tailored insurance products that address specific needs and challenges. IPS typically collaborates with insurance carriers, brokers, and other stakeholders to design, implement, and manage specialized insurance programs that may include features such as enhanced coverage options, risk mitigation strategies, and cost control measures. Their goal is to provide innovative and effective solutions that help clients manage their risks more efficiently and protect their assets.

In addition to being great at what you do, we place a high emphasis on building a best-in-class culture. We do this through empowering employees to build trust through honest and caring actions, ensuring clear and constructive communication, establishing meaningful client relationships that support their unique potential, and contributing to the organization's success by effectively influencing and uplifting team members.

Benefits: In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:

• 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?!
  
  

Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.