Full-Time

Underwriting Support Supervisor

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SageSure

SageSure

501-1,000 employees

Specialized insurance for high-risk coastal areas

Social Impact
Financial Services

Senior

Houston, TX, USA + 1 more

More locations: Tallahassee, FL, USA

Hybrid work model; requires some in-office presence.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years’ experience in property & casualty insurance.
  • 3+ years’ Underwriting Support or relevant data processing experience.
  • 2+ years’ experience supervising direct reports
  • Computer skills in various applications including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
  • Strong or advanced Excel experience and knowledge.
  • Able to work with large data sets and on various tasks at once in a strong team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to research and interpret insurance laws and regulations to determine the impact to business processes
  • Critical thinking and strong decision-making skills
  • Able to interpret and understand statistical information
  • Bachelor’s degree (highly preferred)
  • FL General Lines Insurance Agent license (highly preferred)
  • Microsoft Excel Certifications (highly preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Trains, hires, schedules, and oversees shifts of UWS Specialists
  • Conducts performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback that are timely and constructive
  • Schedule and monitors activities for UW Data Processing
  • Identifies and resolves problems, prior to processes being affected
  • Collaborates to bolster relationships with internal and external partners that allows efficient processes to be implemented
  • Provide direct support to department manager
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

SageSure provides insurance coverage specifically for homeowners and small businesses located in high-risk coastal areas. The company offers tailored insurance products that address the unique challenges faced by these markets, particularly in regions prone to natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. SageSure's approach involves employing a team of experienced professionals who have extensive backgrounds in underwriting, product development, and customer service, allowing them to offer expert guidance to clients. Unlike traditional insurers that often avoid these high-risk areas, SageSure focuses on filling the gap by providing competitively priced, high-quality insurance solutions. The company's goal is to ensure that clients in underserved markets have access to reliable protection, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to accurately assess risks and maintain customer satisfaction.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$800M

Headquarters

Jersey City, New Jersey

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

60%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SageSure's successful issuance of $1.2 billion in catastrophe bonds demonstrates strong financial backing and resilience.
  • The acquisition of GeoVera MGA enhances SageSure's capabilities in residential earthquake risk, expanding its market reach.
  • Partnerships with technology firms like Ecopia AI improve SageSure's precision in risk assessment and underwriting, leading to better customer service and operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Operating in high-risk coastal areas exposes SageSure to significant financial losses from natural disasters.
  • The integration of acquired companies like GeoVera MGA may present challenges in aligning operations and corporate cultures.

What makes SageSure unique

  • SageSure specializes in high-risk, underserved coastal areas, a niche often avoided by traditional insurers.
  • The company leverages advanced technology and data analytics to accurately assess risks and competitively price its products, setting it apart from competitors.
  • SageSure's team of experienced professionals, many with over 30 years in the industry, provides expert guidance and support, enhancing client trust and satisfaction.

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Benefits

Fully stocked cafés with free snacks and beverages

Lounges with shuffleboard, billiards and board games

Access to in-office gyms

Organized and ad hoc social events

Medical (HSA, EPO, PPO)

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing bonus program

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Up to 160 hours of paid time off per year, plus floating holidays

Paid holidays

8 hours of volunteer time off per year

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement toward education, licensing and certifications

Employee assistance program with access to free and confidential counseling