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Temporary Associate Underwriter – Independent Contractor

Delos · San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About Delos

About Delos Insurance Solutions Delos Insurance Solutions is a tech-enabled MGA focused on underwriting complex homeowners risks, particularly in catastrophe-exposed regions. Backed by Convective Capital.

About the role

An active California Property & Casualty (P&C) license is required for this position

What they're looking for

  • Active California Property & Casualty (P&C) license required
  • 2–4 years of property underwriting or related personal lines insurance experience, preferably focused on homeowners, dwelling fire, or other residential property lines
  • Experience with risk selection, underwriting execution, claims, customer service, or other related personal lines insurance functions
  • Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset when working with agents and producers
  • Experience using underwriting platforms, exposure tools, or BI dashboards
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively
More about this role

An active California Property & Casualty (P&C) license is required for this position

Contract Details

  • Temporary independent contractor engagement.
  • Anticipated workload of approximately 30–40 hours per week .
  • Contract expected to continue through December 31, 2026 .
  • This is a 1099 independent contractor position and is not eligible for employee benefits.
  • Review, assess, and underwrite new business and renewal submissions across homeowners and other residential property lines.
  • Handle ongoing underwriting work, including inspection reviews, endorsements, system tasks, and related activities.
  • Meet established production expectations for the Associate Underwriter function.
  • Apply sound judgment when evaluating property risk characteristics in relation to underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
  • Identify and select profitable risks aligned with company goals while avoiding adverse selection.
  • Adhere to established underwriting and process guidelines, including applicable effective-date requirements.
  • Refer guideline exceptions to an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter for approval.
  • Serve as an underwriting contact for appointed agents by responding to questions,...

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