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 FCT. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.
The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The Associate Underwriter/Desk Underwriter plays a vital role in delivering our AI-powered underwriting platform’s differentiated value proposition by efficiently managing standard insurance submissions, supporting broker communications, and ensuring high-quality underwriting throughout. Working within a collaborative ‘pod’ structure under the guidance of a Senior Underwriter, the AU executes repeatable, process-driven tasks that drive volume and efficiency, allowing the team to scale while maintaining strong broker relationships.Job Responsibilities
- Execute standard underwriting submissions, applying established guidelines and logic codified within our proprietary underwriting system.
- Manage submission pipelines, ensuring timely processing and supporting the delivery of quotes in accordance with productivity expectations.
- Support broker communications and follow-ups as needed, serving as a reliable point of contact for routine inquiries.
- Generate and validate final quotes, forms, and documentation for binding, coordinating with policy issuance and servicing teams as needed.
- Maintain accuracy of in-force policies, execute mid-term changes, and support renewals readiness by updating data and preparing handoffs to underwriters.
- Collaborate with Senior Underwriters to ensure consistent and high-quality output, escalating complex or flagged submissions as appropriate.
- Participate in ongoing training and development to support career progression toward more senior underwriting roles.
Education
- High School Diploma or relevant work experience required
- College degree preferred
Work Experience/Skill Set
- 2+ years of underwriting experience
- Strong attention to detail and process orientation
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Interest in career development within the underwriting profession
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’s in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Caution: Employment scams
Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:
All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.
All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.
We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.
No agencies please.
What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.
The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The Associate Underwriter/Desk Underwriter plays a vital role in delivering our AI-powered underwriting platform’s differentiated value proposition by efficiently managing standard insurance submissions, supporting broker communications, and ensuring high-quality underwriting throughout. Working within a collaborative ‘pod’ structure under the guidance of a Senior Underwriter, the AU executes repeatable, process-driven tasks that drive volume and efficiency, allowing the team to scale while maintaining strong broker relationships.Job Responsibilities
- Execute standard underwriting submissions, applying established guidelines and logic codified within our proprietary underwriting system.
- Manage submission pipelines, ensuring timely processing and supporting the delivery of quotes in accordance with productivity expectations.
- Support broker communications and follow-ups as needed, serving as a reliable point of contact for routine inquiries.
- Generate and validate final quotes, forms, and documentation for binding, coordinating with policy issuance and servicing teams as needed.
- Maintain accuracy of in-force policies, execute mid-term changes, and support renewals readiness by updating data and preparing handoffs to underwriters.
- Collaborate with Senior Underwriters to ensure consistent and high-quality output, escalating complex or flagged submissions as appropriate.
- Participate in ongoing training and development to support career progression toward more senior underwriting roles.
Education
- High School Diploma or relevant work experience required
- College degree preferred
Work Experience/Skill Set
- 2+ years of underwriting experience
- Strong attention to detail and process orientation
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Interest in career development within the underwriting profession
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’s in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Caution: Employment scams
Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:
All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.
All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.
We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.
No agencies please.
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot28
- AmeriHome Mortgage Company15
- FCT6
- Ryan Specialty5
- Western Alliance Bank5
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance40
- Banking & Financial Services38
- Staffing & Recruiting28
- Technology & Software4
- Construction & Real Estate2
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.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Remote underwriting interviews almost always include questions about how you manage a high-volume queue without supervision, how you escalate a borderline risk when you can't walk over to a manager, and how you stay aligned with underwriting guidelines across a distributed team. Prepare concrete examples for each.
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 FCT and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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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