Insurance Underwriters

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

Mercor is seeking experienced insurance underwriting professionals to collaborate with a technology-driven risk analytics partner. Freelancers will support the development and evaluation of automated insurance workflows contributing expert insight to improve AI systems handling underwriting risk assessment and rating logic. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with property and casualty underwriting experience looking to apply their knowledge in a forward-looking project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate application data loss history and third-party reports (e.g. CLUE MVR LexisNexis) to determine underwriting acceptability.
Calculate insurance premiums using ISO manuals class codes and company-specific rating algorithms.
Analyze historical claims to assess loss trends and calculate loss ratios against industry benchmarks.
Draft policy terms and compile coverage documents including endorsements and declarations.
Review referred cases and provide documented decisions with clear rationale and risk treatment recommendations.

Ideal Qualifications

5 years in commercial or personal lines underwriting preferably with experience using platforms like Guidewire or Duck Creek.
Familiarity with ISO classification codes rating manuals and policy forms.
Strong attention to detail and ability to assess risk across various data inputs.
Proven track record of working with multi-line policies (property auto general liability).
Experience reviewing and interpreting third-party reports (CLUE MVR LexisNexis etc.).

More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous control your own work schedule
Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week
Project duration: 6 weeks

Compensation & Contract Terms

$50-80/hour
Independent contractor arrangement
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form

About Mercor

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Role Overview Mercor is seeking experienced insurance underwriting professionals to collaborate with a technology-driven risk analytics partner. Freelancers will support the development and evaluation of automated insurance workflows contributing expert insight to improve AI systems handling underwr...