Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Join State Fund and grow within an organization dedicated to employee development and committed to supporting California’s diverse communities.

As a Middle Market Underwriter on our Regional Operations team, you will build upon your underwriting experience, foster valuable relationships with our broker community and manage a key book of business. We are seeking a proficient, solution-oriented, relationship-driven underwriting professional with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team in the Los Angeles area.

In this Role You Will:

Handle Risk Evaluation & Quoting

• Evaluate risk and provide timely quotes for new and renewal business.

Manage a Key Portfolio

• Oversee an assigned portfolio and monitor performance
• Identify potential issues early and recommend solutions

Drive Business Development & Profitable Growth

• Strategically price renewals
• Pursue new business to achieve favorable loss ratios.

Build and Maintain Client Relationships

• Partner with brokers, producers, and employers
• Conduct field visits and attend client meetings to support account management and client satisfaction

Collaborate Across Departments

• Work closely with Claims, Marketing, and Loss Prevention
• Participate in projects that enhance operations and customer experience

This role is remote based, with regular field travel required .

Applicants should be able to travel within your designated region for client visits, field meetings, and relationship development. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Underwriting experience in General Commercial Liability (GCL) and/or Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Effective analytical skills and sound decision-making capabilities
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication abilities
• Proactive, solution-oriented communication skills, with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service
• Proficiency in navigating challenging conversations, negotiating pricing, and clearly communicating the value of our offerings
• Demonstrated ability to establish connections, build trust, and identify growth opportunities
• Enthusiastic attitude toward challenges with a commitment to enhancing performance and quality
• Ability to effectively and efficiently engage with brokers and employers both virtually and in person.

Join us and bring your underwriting experience to a team that values your expertise!

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

** Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - In no more than 1 page, please describe your experience as an underwriter, including how you assess risks, develop pricing recommendations, and manage a book of business.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Flexible hours

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