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Authentic is a Series A insurtech platform that powers custom insurance programs for brokers. The company provides the technology infrastructure, compliance support, and carrier partnerships that enable brokers to build specialized insurance solutions for specific industries and customer groups, reducing administrative burden and enabling brokers to differentiate their offerings.
The Insurance Underwriter will evaluate and manage commercial insurance risks, develop broker relationships, and support profitable business growth. This role involves reviewing new and renewal commercial insurance submissions, analyzing risk exposures, assessing pricing and coverage structures, and partnering with sales and carrier partners to deliver timely underwriting solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and evaluating new and renewal commercial insurance submissions
- Analyzing risk characteristics, loss history, financial information, and underwriting data
- Assessing pricing adequacy, coverage structures, and eligibility guidelines
- Developing underwriting recommendations and making risk selection decisions within authority levels
- Communicating proactively with brokers, carrier partners, and internal teams regarding submissions, quotes, renewals, and underwriting requirements
- Managing accounts through the underwriting lifecycle including quoting, binding, endorsements, and renewals
- Building and maintaining strong broker relationships through responsiveness and service
- Monitoring account profitability and identifying exposure trends
- Maintaining accurate underwriting documentation and file management
- Partnering with sales leadership to support business development and retention efforts
- Contributing to underwriting process improvements and operational efficiencies
The ideal candidate brings strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
**Requirements:**
- 1–3 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience required
- Strong understanding of commercial lines underwriting principles and risk evaluation
- Experience working with retail brokers, MGAs, wholesalers, or carriers
- Ability to independently manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- High attention to detail and strong sense of accountability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and insurance agency/carrier systems
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
**Preferred Experience:**
- Experience working for an insurance carrier, MGA, wholesaler, or insurtech platform
- Exposure to commercial lines products including General Liability, Property, BOP, Workers Compensation, or Commercial Auto
- Experience in small to middle-market commercial business
- Insurance licensing, coursework, or industry designations
- Experience working in fast-paced or high-growth environments
