Program Underwriter

Location
Minneapolis, MN
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$80k – $110k

About this role

Why This Role Matters

Insurance is at the heart of everything we do. As our Program Underwriter, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products are profitable, scalable, and positioned for long-term success. Your work will directly influence new product launches, strengthen carrier and reinsurance relationships, and provide the insights that help us make smarter business decisions. If you're energized by solving complex problems, working cross-functionally, and helping shape the future of embedded insurance, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Do

  • Develop program submissions for new insurance products based on existing or newly developed forms and actuarial models.
  • Own the reporting and analysis of underwriting and portfolio performance metrics, providing insights to internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Partner with internal and external partners to develop, maintain, and enhance policy forms and program documentation.
  • Assist in securing capacity from reinsurance and insurers, including preparing materials and data for partner meetings.
  • Support the development and maintenance of insurance products across multiple business verticals.
  • Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, identifying trends, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, and others to ensure insurance products align with customer and business needs.
  • Contribute to special projects that improve insurance operations and support new product launches.

Who You Are

  • 2–7 years of experience in the insurance industry, ideally in underwriting, program management, or product support
  • Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Finance or a related analytical field.
  • Experience working with insurance carriers, MGAs, or carrier relationships; experience with Insurtech is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interest in growing within a fast-paced startup and learning how to manage insurance programs end-to-end.

Experience That Goes the Extra Mile

  • Demonstrated ability to create and improve underwriting and operational processes.
  • Background in fintech, insurance, or vertical SaaS industries.

What We Offer

The estimated base salary for this role is: $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on the level of experience, job-related knowledge, and skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, flexible PTO, 401(k), paid parental leave, and more. 


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Top Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Paid parental leave