Full-Time
Underwriter
Posted on 4/18/2025
SageSure
501-1,000 employees
Specialized insurance for high-risk coastal areas
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Houston, TX, USA + 4 more
More locations: Remote in USA | Mt Laurel Township, NJ, USA | Tallahassee, FL, USA | Cincinnati, OH, USA
Candidates local to Marlton, Jersey City, Houston, Cincinnati, Tallahassee or Houston offices will be considered for an onsite-flexible schedule. Remote candidates outside of these locations will be considered.
- 3-5 years’ prior homeowners’ insurance experience
- Exceptional verbal and written communicator
- Customer service orientated
- Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Comfortable with working under minimal supervision
- Possess a strong work ethic and can work individually or as part of a team
- A minimum of 3 years property underwriting experience
- A college degree or equivalent experience and education
- Experience working directly with customers, insurance producers, and agents
- Experience working with insurance software and MS Office Suite
- Review new and renewal business from our referral system
- Approve or deny requests to bind
- Review property inspection reports and take appropriate underwriting action
- Handle and manage phone calls from agents and referrals from support vendors
- Communicate with IT to resolve agency system related issues
- Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Property/Casualty Insurance Agent license
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 using advanced technology and data analytics to accurately assess risks and competitively price their insurance policies. This allows them to provide high-quality coverage where traditional insurers may be hesitant to operate. What sets SageSure apart from its competitors is its specialized focus on underserved markets and its team of experienced professionals, many of whom have over 30 years in the insurance industry. The company's goal is to ensure that clients in these high-risk areas have access to reliable insurance solutions that meet their specific needs.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Jersey City, New Jersey
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquisition of GeoVera expands SageSure's offerings into earthquake insurance markets.
- Growing demand for specialized insurance aligns with SageSure's focus on catastrophe-exposed markets.
- Digital transformation trends support SageSure's online quoting and binding platform.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in coastal markets may pressure SageSure's pricing and market share.
- GeoVera acquisition could pose integration challenges, affecting core operations.
- Reliance on catastrophe bonds exposes SageSure to market volatility and investor sentiment shifts.
What makes SageSure unique
- SageSure specializes in high-risk coastal areas, often ignored by traditional insurers.
- The company uses advanced technology for accurate risk assessment and competitive pricing.
- SageSure offers over 50 insurance products through a vast network of 11,400 producers.
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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
Company News
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SageSure completes purchase of earthquake insurance specialist GeoVera.
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As part of the transaction, SageSure has invested in GeoVera Nova Holdings Inc., which has acquired GeoVera Insurance Holdings Ltd.'s insurance carrier businesses.