Underwriter Jobs in Houston, TX
Underwriter jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and Downtown Houston across commercial lines, energy risk, and specialty insurance sectors. Employers hiring right now include USI Insurance Services, Chubb, and Starr. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview:
The responsibilities of this job are to provide support to the retail and wholesale platform in loan decisions, underwriting guidance, and scenario questions based on GSE guidelines and requirements while ensuring and maintaining quality.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance to both retail and TPO originators, processors, for questions regarding guidelines, income requirements scenarios.
- Maintain a small pipeline of loans to decision for final approval based on underwriting authority delegations.
- Review all appraisal types for final approval including issuing NOV’s and HFS/USDA conditional requirements.
- Stay updated and attend refresher training for all investor guidelines.
- Review and respond to management for all QC/QA exceptions.
- Associates are expected to perform all additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
5 years In underwriting FNMA/FHLMC, FHA, USDA and VA loans
Additional Required Qualifications:
- FHA DE certification
- VA SAR and certification
- Experience in underwriting FNMA/FHLMC/FHA/VA / USDA Rural Housing investor loans
- Documented experience in mortgage loan underwriting
- General understanding and knowledge of underwriting and compliance guidelines
- Working knowledge and experience with DeskTop Underwriter System
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong communication skills
- Superior problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and other PC applications
- College education preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse requiring hand and wrist manipulation, while viewing computer screens.
DISCLAIMER:
Management retains the right to add, delete or modify the responsibilities and qualifications of the position at any time. Trustmark Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings on this site. Resumes submitted to any Trustmark Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid, written search agreement signed by Trustmark, will become the sole property of Trustmark Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
Overview:
The responsibilities of this job are to provide support to the retail and wholesale platform in loan decisions, underwriting guidance, and scenario questions based on GSE guidelines and requirements while ensuring and maintaining quality.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance to both retail and TPO originators, processors, for questions regarding guidelines, income requirements scenarios.
- Maintain a small pipeline of loans to decision for final approval based on underwriting authority delegations.
- Review all appraisal types for final approval including issuing NOV’s and HFS/USDA conditional requirements.
- Stay updated and attend refresher training for all investor guidelines.
- Review and respond to management for all QC/QA exceptions.
- Associates are expected to perform all additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
5 years In underwriting FNMA/FHLMC, FHA, USDA and VA loans
Additional Required Qualifications:
- FHA DE certification
- VA SAR and certification
- Experience in underwriting FNMA/FHLMC/FHA/VA / USDA Rural Housing investor loans
- Documented experience in mortgage loan underwriting
- General understanding and knowledge of underwriting and compliance guidelines
- Working knowledge and experience with DeskTop Underwriter System
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong communication skills
- Superior problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and other PC applications
- College education preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse requiring hand and wrist manipulation, while viewing computer screens.
DISCLAIMER:
Management retains the right to add, delete or modify the responsibilities and qualifications of the position at any time. Trustmark Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings on this site. Resumes submitted to any Trustmark Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid, written search agreement signed by Trustmark, will become the sole property of Trustmark Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
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Who's Hiring
- USI Insurance Services2
- Chubb1
- Starr1
- Travelers1
- Trustmark1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance13
- Technology & Software1
- Banking & Financial Services1
Underwriter Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a underwriter job in Houston?
The most direct path is targeting Houston's commercial insurance carriers, Lloyd's syndicates with Gulf Coast offices, and the energy sector's captive and risk management departments. Roles concentrate in the Energy Corridor, Downtown, and Greenway Plaza. Candidates with energy risk, marine, or commercial property experience stand out in this market, and professional designations like AU or CPCU carry real weight with Houston employers.
Which companies hire underwriters in Houston?
Houston underwriter roles are posted by USI Insurance Services, Chubb, and Starr and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's market draws a mix of large national carriers, specialty insurers, and energy-sector risk management operations, all actively recruiting underwriting talent.
Are there remote underwriter jobs in Houston?
Yes, though availability depends on the line of business. About 45% of underwriter openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with desk-based commercial and personal lines roles more flexible than energy or marine positions, which typically require on-site collaboration with risk engineers and brokers in Houston.
How can I get a underwriter job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Houston is an underwriting assistant or trainee role at a regional carrier or managing general agent with a Gulf Coast presence. These positions expose you to energy, property, and casualty lines that define Houston's market. Internships at Houston-area insurance agencies or risk management departments at energy companies also open doors, and coursework toward an AU designation accelerates hiring decisions.
Which industries hire the most underwriters in Houston?
Houston underwriter roles concentrate in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's status as a global energy hub and one of the country's largest port cities drives outsized demand for underwriters who can assess upstream, midstream, marine, and commercial property risk.
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