Thimble is hiring a
Director of Underwriting

Summary

The job is for a seasoned underwriter to lead the underwriting operations of Thimble, an insurtech platform for small businesses. The role involves developing risk selection, implementing and offering new products, and managing underwriting risk. The company offers remote work, comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, parental leave, wellness programs, and other perks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of small commercial insurance experience in P&C underwriting
• Proficiency in analyzing and making decisions on policies in a timely manner
• Ability to work well and respectfully with others, with minimal supervisions, and in a very fast-paced environment
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing high impact ones
• Ability to make decisions quickly and decisively
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• Creative problem solving skills
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Development, revision, implementation, and maintenance of underwriting guidelines and coverage applications
• Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and principles of Thimble Underwriting referrals in accordance with Thimble standards
• Assist claim adjusters with underwriting issues on claims where required
• Assist in the development of initial filings for new products and filing updates for mature products
• Monitor and manage Thimble's underwriting risk to deliver target loss ratio while supporting Thimble’s mission and strategy
• Identify necessary underwriting changes

Benefits

• Fully remote company
• Thimble Fridays! (out of office at 12:00pm local time)
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• PTO: 20 days vacation, 8 floating days, 10 company-wide holidays, 1 VTO (Volunteer Time Off), and unlimited sick time
• Parental Leave: 100% paid 12 weeks + 2 weeks gradual return
• Company computer hardware of your choice
• Work from home setup reimbursement
• Monthly co-working space and/or child care reimbursement
• Monthly ClassPass credit
• Quarterly wellness reimbursement
• Other health & wellness perks including: One Medical, Teladoc, Talkspace, Kindbody, and Health Advocate
• Virtual events, happy hours, trivia, and fun!