Temporary Associate Underwriter – Independent Contractor

About Delos Insurance Solutions

Delos Insurance Solutions is a tech-enabled MGA focused on underwriting complex homeowners risks, particularly in catastrophe-exposed regions. We combine proprietary risk models with a modern tech stack and deep insurance expertise. Backed by top-tier VCs, we’re growing rapidly and are looking for high-impact team members to help us scale.

An active California Property & Casualty (P&C) license is required for this position

Contract Details

  • Temporary independent contractor engagement.
  • Anticipated workload of approximately 30–40 hours per week.
  • Contract expected to continue through December 31, 2026.
  • This is a 1099 independent contractor position and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Core Underwriting Execution

  • Review, assess, and underwrite new business and renewal submissions across homeowners and other residential property lines.
  • Handle ongoing underwriting work, including inspection reviews, endorsements, system tasks, and related activities.
  • Meet established production expectations for the Associate Underwriter function.
  • Apply sound judgment when evaluating property risk characteristics in relation to underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
  • Identify and select profitable risks aligned with company goals while avoiding adverse selection.

Authority Level

  • Adhere to established underwriting and process guidelines, including applicable effective-date requirements.
  • Refer guideline exceptions to an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter for approval.

Agent Communication

  • Serve as an underwriting contact for appointed agents by responding to questions, clarifying risk appetite, and supporting quality submissions.
  • Provide timely and professional communication to external distribution partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the distribution team to provide underwriting support or training as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Active California Property & Casualty (P&C) license required.
  • 2–4 years of property underwriting or related personal lines insurance experience, preferably focused on homeowners, dwelling fire, or other residential property lines.
  • Experience with risk selection, underwriting execution, claims, customer service, or other related personal lines insurance functions.
  • Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset when working with agents and producers.
  • Experience using underwriting platforms, exposure tools, or BI dashboards.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and sound judgment in balancing risk and business objectives.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and other standard business software.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Industry designations such as CPCU or ARM.
  • Familiarity with California property underwriting.
  • Familiarity with wildfire, hurricane, or other catastrophe-exposed risks.
  • Experience within MGA, E&S, or non-admitted environments.
  • Commercial property experience.
  • Interest in improving underwriting workflows and processes.
  • Interest in how climate and data are reshaping insurance risk.

L'échelle de rémunération pour ce poste est :

45 - 60 USD par hour (San Francisco, CA)

Underwriting

San Francisco, CA

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