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Underwriter roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field. Large insurers, commercial banks, and mortgage companies file H-1B petitions regularly for underwriting positions. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we're hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, needs a skilled Assistant Underwriter to thrive at our fast-growing company. Qualified candidates for this position will enhance their decision-making skills every day.
This role will be onsite for a minimum of 3 days a week in our Tampa, FL office.
What you'd be doing:
- Supports Underwriters by performing various data collection and file preparation work. Preview and prepare SOV (statement of values) and successfully ingest it into the system for Underwriting review and pricing.
- Pursues missing information from applications, endorsements, and other written correspondence by contacting brokers, agents, and customers for resolution.
- Underwrites endorsement, reinstatement, and cancellation transactions, all within prescribed authority levels.
- Process underwriting endorsements within underwriting authority.
- Analyze data (year build, square footage, win mitigation forms, loss runs, and appraisals) and prepare recommendations for Underwriters.
- Orders and manages inspection requests to ensure all are received and returned. Screens inspections for UW to ensure nothing is uncovered in the inspection that would change the risk's acceptability or price point.
- Performs data entry of insurance requests within underwriting authority.
- Takes agent calls, answers, and resolves service-related questions.
- Conducts policy reviews, ensuring compliance with underwriting rules, policies, practices, and procedures.
- Works independently and exercises judgment in selecting and interpreting data and prioritization of work.
- May update the underwriting system.
- Works with Compliance on responses to DOI complaints made by the insured.
- Requests underwriting and state-mandated requirements based on guidelines.
- May perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or requested.
We're looking for someone who has:
- High School Diploma or equivalent minimum
- A minimum of 2 years of Property-Casualty insurance with underwriting support experience is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and other company systems.
- Ability to work in a team environment essential.
- Proven organizational skills and ability with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority.
- Knowledge of policy processing and documentation.
- Knowledge of applicable insurance products, standard business policies, practices, and procedures.
- General understanding of basic analytical and financial techniques.
- Maintains an understanding and adheres to state-specific statutes involving underwriting, applicable insurance laws, and regulations.
- Works well with management and co-workers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Associate degree or Bachelor's degree
- Experience specifically in the Commercial Lines Excess & Surplus insurance space
- Prior Customer Service experience
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About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry's toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team!
California Applicants: View SageSure's Workforce Members' Privacy Notice - CA Privacy Policy & Notice of Collection
Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we're hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, needs a skilled Assistant Underwriter to thrive at our fast-growing company. Qualified candidates for this position will enhance their decision-making skills every day.
This role will be onsite for a minimum of 3 days a week in our Tampa, FL office.
What you'd be doing:
- Supports Underwriters by performing various data collection and file preparation work. Preview and prepare SOV (statement of values) and successfully ingest it into the system for Underwriting review and pricing.
- Pursues missing information from applications, endorsements, and other written correspondence by contacting brokers, agents, and customers for resolution.
- Underwrites endorsement, reinstatement, and cancellation transactions, all within prescribed authority levels.
- Process underwriting endorsements within underwriting authority.
- Analyze data (year build, square footage, win mitigation forms, loss runs, and appraisals) and prepare recommendations for Underwriters.
- Orders and manages inspection requests to ensure all are received and returned. Screens inspections for UW to ensure nothing is uncovered in the inspection that would change the risk's acceptability or price point.
- Performs data entry of insurance requests within underwriting authority.
- Takes agent calls, answers, and resolves service-related questions.
- Conducts policy reviews, ensuring compliance with underwriting rules, policies, practices, and procedures.
- Works independently and exercises judgment in selecting and interpreting data and prioritization of work.
- May update the underwriting system.
- Works with Compliance on responses to DOI complaints made by the insured.
- Requests underwriting and state-mandated requirements based on guidelines.
- May perform other related duties and special projects as assigned or requested.
We're looking for someone who has:
- High School Diploma or equivalent minimum
- A minimum of 2 years of Property-Casualty insurance with underwriting support experience is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and other company systems.
- Ability to work in a team environment essential.
- Proven organizational skills and ability with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority.
- Knowledge of policy processing and documentation.
- Knowledge of applicable insurance products, standard business policies, practices, and procedures.
- General understanding of basic analytical and financial techniques.
- Maintains an understanding and adheres to state-specific statutes involving underwriting, applicable insurance laws, and regulations.
- Works well with management and co-workers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Associate degree or Bachelor's degree
- Experience specifically in the Commercial Lines Excess & Surplus insurance space
- Prior Customer Service experience
LI-Hybrid
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry's toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team!
California Applicants: View SageSure's Workforce Members' Privacy Notice - CA Privacy Policy & Notice of Collection
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to underwriting duties. A finance, actuarial science, or risk management degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather employer documentation explaining the connection.
Target employers with LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to identify insurers, banks, and mortgage firms that have filed Labor Condition Applications for underwriter roles. Employers with active LCA histories are already set up to sponsor and understand the process.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your prevailing wage
Underwriter prevailing wages vary by wage level and metropolitan area. Pull your SOC code in OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so your offered salary meets DOL requirements and your employer's LCA certification clears without amendment.
Distinguish commercial from personal lines when targeting firms
Commercial lines underwriting roles at larger carriers tend to have more structured HR and legal teams experienced with H-1B filings. Personal lines positions at smaller regional insurers often lack in-house immigration counsel, which can slow or complicate sponsorship.
Confirm your employer registers during the H-1B cap window
USCIS opens H-1B electronic registration each March for the following fiscal year. Ask your prospective employer explicitly whether they participate in the annual lottery registration. Missing the window means waiting a full year for your next eligible filing date.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS premium processing for I-129 petitions cuts adjudication to 15 business days. Underwriting teams often have specific onboarding windows tied to fiscal quarters, so premium processing protects both your start date and the employer's staffing timeline.
H-1B Visa Underwriter: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an underwriter role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Underwriting qualifies because it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, actuarial science, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard for the position in the industry. Employers need to document this in the H-1B petition, typically through the job description and internal compensation data.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for underwriters?
Commercial banks, property and casualty insurers, life insurers, mortgage companies, and reinsurance firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for underwriting roles. Larger carriers with dedicated immigration teams process petitions more efficiently than regional or specialty insurers. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for underwriting positions on Migrate Mate.
How does prevailing wage work for an H-1B underwriter role?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific underwriter occupation, wage level, and work location. The prevailing wage is determined by your SOC code and the metropolitan area where you'll work. Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up current figures before your offer letter is finalized, and confirm the salary meets at least Level I or Level II depending on your experience.
Can I switch underwriting employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B was properly maintained and approved. The new employer must still file a new I-129 with a new LCA. Portability doesn't apply if your previous status had gaps or unauthorized work periods.
Does the type of underwriting specialty affect my H-1B petition?
It can. Mortgage underwriting, commercial credit underwriting, and insurance underwriting each map to different SOC codes, which affects your prevailing wage determination and how USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation requirement. Your employer's HR or immigration attorney should confirm the correct SOC classification before filing the LCA with DOL to avoid a Request for Evidence later.