Senior Underwriter, Human Services

About Futuristic Underwriters

Futuristic Underwriters is an MGA that was launched to deliver innovative P&C insurance products to the marketplace. We are an affiliate of a financially sound and well-established organization that provides robust services and support. Our strategy is to leverage technology as a tool to optimize distribution, underwriting, service, and claims handling.

We are looking for top talent to join us in building new products by harnessing the power of innovative approaches. We offer the opportunity to be on the ground floor of building a book of business with the innovation and flexibility of an MGA, supported by the resources of an established carrier – including insurance companies, operational support teams, claims, actuarial services, and more. We offer the following:

• Ground-floor participation in building a book of business, defining a dynamic culture, establishing our underwriting style, and influencing new capability prioritization.
• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match after 90 days of employment.

The Position

This position will support agents/brokers with placing Healthcare and Human Services Professional Liability insurance coverage. Candidates will evaluate and analyze risks for acceptability based on underwriting guidelines and individual risk characteristics. Candidates will have extensive experience in their area of expertise and will have a strategic plan for building a book of business. This position will report to the Vice President of Professional Liability and be based in our Westlake, TX office or remote for qualified candidates. This position will have responsibility for:

• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with agents/brokers
• Managing a profitable book of Healthcare Medical Malpractice and Human Services business including review of new business, renewal business, and mid-term endorsements
• Executing on deliverables for quoting/binding business based on Service Level Commitments
• Operating within a defined authority statement
• Exercising sound underwriting judgement as it relates to pricing, forms applications, deductibles, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• This role can be Senior Underwriter or Underwriting Manager depending on candidate’s experience
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Underwriting (5 years for managerial candidate with the focus on medical malpractice and Excess/Umbrella liability coverages for various types of healthcare facilities (long term care, hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, labs, home healthcare, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant industry designations/industry experience preferred
• Understanding of liability insurance policy wording, terms and conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbents of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.