Head of Underwriting

New Today

Overview Stand is a new technology and insurance company revolutionizing how society assesses, mitigates, and adapts to climate risks. Our leadership team has extensive experience in insurance, technology, and climate science, building billions in market value at prior ventures. At Stand, we are rethinking how insurance enables proactive, science-driven resilience. Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more. Role summary Head of Underwriting (Florida) — the role offers the chance to shape the future of climate-first insurance by building and leading underwriting excellence from the ground up. You’ll set performance benchmarks, refine guidelines, and harness technology to drive efficiency and strong book performance. As a key partner to leadership, you’ll help launch new markets and products, impacting how Stand redefines homeowners insurance. Core responsibilities Collaborate with leadership to establish performance benchmarks reflecting an effective and efficient underwriting team Monitor individual and team performance against benchmarks, providing ongoing feedback and coaching Ensure ongoing loss performance of the book by adjusting underwriting guidelines and coordinating with technology for necessary changes Maintain underwriting documents and resources, including agent training documents, vendor SOPs, formal underwriting guidelines, and other pertinent materials Collaborate with the Head of New Markets on guidelines and underwriting considerations when launching a new product or state What we’re looking for Minimum 7+ years of personal lines property experience, with at least 2 years of management experience Proficiency in establishing and managing KPIs and operational service levels, with focus on eliminating bottlenecks and improving efficiency Acumen with data vendors and usage in automated underwriting workflows Demonstrated homeowners market knowledge; exposure to standard and high-value risks is a plus Florida-specific experience strongly preferred Details Full-time, location varies Report to the Head of New Markets and collaborate with vendors supporting underwriting and operations Strong-fit role for someone eager to lay the foundation for ongoing underwriting excellence compensation The annual base salary range for full-time employees in this position is $150,000 to $175,000 plus a meaningful equity grant. Compensation decisions depend on factors including qualifications, location, internal equity, and market data alignment. Additional benefits Comprehensive benefits including above-market Health, Dental, Vision Weekly lunch stipend Flexible time off 401k plan Why join Stand? Join a mission-driven team redefining how insurance intersects with climate resilience. This is a unique opportunity to build something transformative by leveraging technology, underwriting expertise, and data-driven insights to create a smarter, more adaptive insurance model. Equal Opportunity Employment Stand is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected status. We value diversity and are committed to growing our team with talented people from every community. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact hiring@getstand.com. We will work with you to ensure you have the support you need to participate fully. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as applicable by law.
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Location:
Seattle, WA, United States
Salary:
$250,000 +
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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