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Robert Half

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Location:
United States , Urbandale

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Insurance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract, B2B

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Job Description:

Robert Half is recruiting an Underwriter I for a respected organization in Urbandale, Iowa, offering a contract-to-permanent opportunity for a licensed underwriting professional. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys evaluating risk, producing accurate quotes, and supporting account teams in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support underwriting functions by reviewing and processing new business submissions and renewal applications
  • Assess exposure, risk selection, and pricing using established underwriting guidelines, rating rules, and internal procedures
  • Develop and deliver accurate quotes and documentation, ensuring completeness and attention to detail
  • Assist with ongoing account servicing and management across multiple programs and/or products
  • Maintain strong quality control by ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal standards, and documentation expectations

Requirements:

  • Active insurance license (required)
  • 2+ years of underwriting experience (required)
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce consistently accurate work
  • Proven ability to learn independently, adapt quickly, and apply training to real-time underwriting decisions
  • Solid organizational and analytical skills
  • able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
  • Professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset when supporting internal teams and carrier partners

Nice to have:

Familiarity with property and casualty concepts

What we offer:
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Company 401(k) plan
  • Free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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