Remote Underwriter Jobs
Remote Underwriter jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first insurers, distributed financial services firms, and tech-enabled lending platforms hiring underwriters for fully remote roles in insurance, mortgage, and commercial credit. Employers hiring remotely right now include Jobot, AmeriHome Mortgage Company, and Allianz. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Purpose of Position:
Review Group applications by the Carrier’s guidelines and submit by the applicable deadlines.
Follow up with Broker or Sales Office for pending items.
Position requires mandatory overtime during months of heavy volume.
Essential Functions:
- Review and complete California and Nevada cases with accuracy in a fast paced environment
- Enter case into carrier’s online system if applicable or excel spreadsheet
- Meet 24 hour turn time on each case and pending items
- Assist Team Lead or Manager with Pre-Sale Questions or projects as needed
- Provide excellent Customer Service to internal and external customers
- Subject matter expert. Review and test underwriting system changes before they are implemented
- On-site regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
- Performs other business tasks or functions as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Attention to Detail and have Sense of Urgency.
- Excellent Time Management, Organization Skills and Problem Solving Skills.
- Strong Customer Service Skills: telephone, e-mail and in person.
- Computer literate: adapt to carrier software and internal software.
- 10 key, 45 WPM, Word and Excel.
- Highly, motivated team player.
- Excellent grammar and spelling. Ability to interface with Brokers, Carriers and Clients in a professional manner.
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- College preferred or equivalent work experience. Health Insurance knowledge is helpful.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasional standing and walking. Must have adequate hearing for phone work. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must be able to use a keyboard and other office equipment. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Purpose of Position:
Review Group applications by the Carrier’s guidelines and submit by the applicable deadlines.
Follow up with Broker or Sales Office for pending items.
Position requires mandatory overtime during months of heavy volume.
Essential Functions:
- Review and complete California and Nevada cases with accuracy in a fast paced environment
- Enter case into carrier’s online system if applicable or excel spreadsheet
- Meet 24 hour turn time on each case and pending items
- Assist Team Lead or Manager with Pre-Sale Questions or projects as needed
- Provide excellent Customer Service to internal and external customers
- Subject matter expert. Review and test underwriting system changes before they are implemented
- On-site regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
- Performs other business tasks or functions as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Attention to Detail and have Sense of Urgency.
- Excellent Time Management, Organization Skills and Problem Solving Skills.
- Strong Customer Service Skills: telephone, e-mail and in person.
- Computer literate: adapt to carrier software and internal software.
- 10 key, 45 WPM, Word and Excel.
- Highly, motivated team player.
- Excellent grammar and spelling. Ability to interface with Brokers, Carriers and Clients in a professional manner.
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- College preferred or equivalent work experience. Health Insurance knowledge is helpful.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and occasional standing and walking. Must have adequate hearing for phone work. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must be able to use a keyboard and other office equipment. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot27
- AmeriHome Mortgage Company11
- Allianz6
- Huntington Bank6
- Auto-Owners Insurance6
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting27
- Banking & Financial Services17
- Insurance16
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote underwriter jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
- Experience evaluating risk for insurance, mortgage, or commercial lending applications
- Proficiency with underwriting software platforms and policy management systems
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills for assessing creditworthiness or insurable risk
- CPCU, AU, or other industry designation preferred or required for mid-level and senior roles
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and state-specific underwriting guidelines
Tips for Your Remote Underwriter Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote underwriter openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your line of business and apply directly. Remote postings fill faster than on-site roles, so applying in the first few days gives you a real edge.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote underwriting teams rely on written documentation to move files forward without meetings. Rewrite your cover letter and resume summaries to highlight how you communicate risk decisions clearly in writing, because remote hiring managers screen for this before anything else.
Build a digital record of your underwriting decisions
Remote employers can't observe your daily work, so they look for evidence. Pull together anonymized write-ups, decline rationale memos, or risk summaries from past roles to show how you think through a file independently and document your reasoning.
Get comfortable with distributed underwriting tools
Remote underwriting roles run on platforms like Guidewire, Duck Creek, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, and shared document workflows. List the specific platforms you've used and, if there are gaps, work through free trials or vendor demos before your interview so you can speak to them directly.
Remote Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote underwriter job?
Target remote-first insurers, digital lenders, and fintech platforms, which are the companies most consistently hiring underwriters for fully distributed roles. Remote employers screen for self-direction, precise written communication, and the ability to document risk decisions clearly without back-and-forth clarification. Strong candidates show proficiency in underwriting software, a clean record of independent decision-making, and examples of working across distributed teams.
Which companies hire remote underwriters?
Remote underwriter roles are posted by Jobot, AmeriHome Mortgage Company, and Allianz and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These include remote-first insurance carriers, digital mortgage lenders, and distributed commercial credit teams across the U.S.
Can you get a remote underwriter job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level underwriter roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Digital insurtech startups and online lenders are the most likely to hire entry-level remote underwriters. You can strengthen your case with completed underwriting coursework, CPCU or AU designation progress, and demonstrated comfort with async workflows and risk-analysis software.
Do you need a degree for remote underwriter jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh relevant certifications, such as CPCU or AU, alongside demonstrated underwriting judgment and software proficiency. For commercial and specialty lines roles, employers care more about your ability to analyze risk independently and document decisions clearly than about a specific degree field. A strong portfolio of past underwriting work can substitute for formal education in many remote hiring processes.
Which industries hire the most remote underwriters?
The sectors hiring the most remote underwriters are Staffing & Recruiting, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries have shifted to distributed teams and rely on underwriters who can assess risk, communicate decisions in writing, and collaborate asynchronously across locations.
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