Kinetic by Quotewell
Insurance
ConstructionUnderwriter(Programs)
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“Construction Underwriter (Programs) at Kinetic by Quotewell. Skills: Construction underwriting, Program growth, E&S underwriting. Build relationships with brokers. Manage relationships with brokers”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive profitable business flow; Ensure fast turnaround; Ensure accurate turnaround; Improve efficiency; Reduce noise; Accelerate decision-making
Industry & Context.
Figure out problems; Build missing solutions
Openness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years underwriting experience, E&S underwriting record, Construction risks underwriting experience, Project excess liability experience, Wrap-ups underwriting experience, Contractor business underwriting experience, Wholesale distribution marketplace relationships, Agent and broker partnership track record, Deep technical coverage expertise, Evaluate exclusions, limitations, endorsements, pricing, Excel in high pressure environments, Excel in high volume environments, Generate quotes at speed, Service policies at speed, Write crisply, Speak clearly, Adapt tone, Multitask, Remain attentive to detail, Balance multiple priorities, Exercise judgment, Build trust quickly, Ramp up efficiently, Figure out problems, Build missing solutions, Roll up sleeves, Help teammates, Celebrate shared wins, Valid driver’s license
Nice to Have
Active home state general lines license, Active home state surplus lines license
What You'll Do.
Build relationships with brokers
Manage relationships with brokers
Grow relationships with brokers
Build relationships with agent partners
Manage relationships with agent partners
Grow relationships with agent partners
Drive profitable business flow
Navigate underwriting lifecycle
Ensure fast turnaround
Ensure accurate turnaround
Use technology-enabled workflows
Use underwriting tools
Accelerate decision-making
Scale construction program
Establish underwriting practices
Partner with Engineering
Partner with Operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Engineering; Partner with Product; Partner with Operations; Help teammates
Communication Scope
Write crisply; Speak clearly; Adapt tone
Full Job Description
The Role Kinetic by Quotewell is Quotewell’s programs division, focused on building technology-enabled insurance solutions for complex risks. We are hiring a Construction Underwriter, with deep experience in project excess liability and contractors-related construction risks, to help support and scale our growing programs business. This person will be a senior, hands-on underwriter who understands the industry’s challenges and is motivated to build smarter, more innovative solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong E&S underwriting background (carrier or MGU) and is able to own the process from day one, evaluate complex construction submissions, and make strong underwriting decisions with speed, accuracy, and sound market judgment. They should combine deep technical coverage expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and excitement for helping shape a high-growth program platform supported by technology and AI-enabled underwriting workflows. What you’ll do - Drive growth. Build, manage, and grow strong relationships with wholesale brokers and agent partners to drive profitable business flow. - Own outcomes. Navigate the full underwriting lifecycle from start to finish, ensuring fast, accurate turnaround on every deal while using technology-enabled workflows and underwriting tools to improve efficiency, reduce noise, and accelerate decision-making. - Operate like an owner. Help scale Kinetic’s construction program from the ground up by establishing strong underwriting practices early and driving efficiency as the business line grows. - Shape the platform. Partner with Engineering, Product, and Operations to design and implement tools that make program underwriting in surplus lines smoother and smarter. What you’ll need - 7+ years of underwriting experience in a carrier, MGA, or MGU and a strong record of success in E&S underwriting. - Construction expertise. Ample experience underwriting construction risks, including project excess liability, wrap-ups, and contractor
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