Junior Workers' Compensation Underwriter
Full-Time, Exempt
In-Office
2365 Iron Point Road, Suite 190
Folsom, CA 95630
Annual Salary: $55,569.20 – $71,319.20
About Us
Based in Folsom CA with an office in Irvine CA,
Samuel Hale is a data-driven entrepreneurial organization with a history of incubating new companies focused on Technology, Insurance, and Employment. Samuel Hale is truly unique and one of only 70 entities and municipalities granted the special designation by the State of California to resolve workers comp disputes directly with employees eliminating attorneys, fraudulent claims, and litigation costs. We enable our clients to “take back their business” in an environment where employment costs, HR compliance, and workers' compensation premiums have prevented California business owners from focusing on what they do best... running their companies.
Why Samuel Hale?
We are truly niche, and our growth trajectory is crazy. We value our people, and their personal and professional development, and we are committed to your growth because we want to see you thrive! We offer great benefits, solid pay, education and certification opportunities, fun and challenging work, a welcoming and connected culture, awesome leaders, and truly great teammates!
Our Core Values
- We are devoted to and passionate about the cause.
- We are subject matter experts.
- We do the right thing when no one is watching.
- We make it happen.
- We are industry revolutionaries.
Samuel Hale is for you if…
- You have an ambitious spirit and can manage to adapt to the changing demands of a fast-paced high-performance environment.
- You are motivated by innovation, growth, and opportunities to learn.
- You get excited at the opportunity to overcome obstacles and succeed in the face of naysayers.
- You enjoy getting together with others to hash it out and find a creative solution to your and others' problems.
- You like being in the trenches with your team rolling up your sleeves to get it done.
- You are not afraid to put in the work and enjoy the thrill of hard-fought success.
Job Overview
Samuel Hale is looking for a qualified Jr Workers' Compensation Underwriter to join our team. The Jr Workers' Compensation Underwriter is critically important as they evaluate new and potential clients' level of risk. The Jr Workers' Compensation Underwriter helps to assure that new clients fit into the Samuel Hale mix of clients and are placed in the right worker's compensation program. This position is responsible for the evaluation, selection, acceptance, rejection, and servicing of workers' compensation insurance policies within accepted company procedures and guidelines.
An ideal candidate will have the ability to manage and execute the coordination of multiple projects within required timeframes and expectations; demonstrate excellence in communication skills; a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products: and demonstrate the ability to perform detail-oriented tasks while interacting, coordinating, and following up with clients, co-workers, Senior Management, Third-Party Administrators, or Insurance Brokers.
A day in the life.
- Review PEO sales submissions to evaluate prospective clients' degree of workers' compensation risk and make data-driven recommendations accordingly.
- Partner with sales and safety departments to gather complete and accurate information to support underwriting decisions.
- Conducts current PEO workers' compensation client base audits to ensure both client and worksite employee classifications are correct and updated and that proper premium collection is maintained.
- Update underwriting procedures, policies, communications, classifications, and rates to maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Respond accurately and timely to all information requests from PEO, internal departments, insurance brokers, and regulatory agencies to provide a high level of service accountability.
- Assist management in evaluating information to determine the suitability of continuing individual client relationships throughout the client renewal process.
- Partner with the Safety and Loss team to gather complete and accurate information to support workers' compensation decisions.
- Work in our payroll systems and CRM to manage and update worksite locations, requests for certifications, and other required/relevant information.
- Other duties as assigned to support the general purpose of the position's function.
This role requires.
- 1 to 3 years of workers' compensation underwriting experience.
- A degree in Business, Risk Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience working in or with a PEO or staffing company.
- Proficiency in using Office 365 and Microsoft Excel.
- Responsive and self-motivated team player.
- Outstanding customer care.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Familiarity and comfort working in payroll systems, CRMs, and other computer software systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use their hands or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This position will be working primarily indoors.
Other things to note.
Samuel Hale is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, providing equal opportunities, and hiring top talent. As such we encourage those that may not meet the minimum educational or experience requirements to apply anyway.
Compensation details: 55569.2-71319.2 Yearly Salary
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