Insurance Risk Underwriting Specialist

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $80.00/hr

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About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Insurance Underwriting Professional

Type: Independent Contractor

Compensation: $50–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: ~6 weeks

Commitment: 30+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate application data, loss history, and third‑party reports (e.g., CLUE, MVR, LexisNexis) to determine underwriting acceptability.
• Calculate insurance premiums using ISO manuals, class codes, and company‑specific rating algorithms.
• Analyze historical claims to assess loss trends and calculate loss ratios against industry benchmarks.
• Draft policy terms and compile coverage documents including endorsements and declarations.
• Review referred cases and provide documented decisions with clear rationale and risk treatment recommendations.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• 5+ years in commercial or personal lines underwriting, preferably with experience using platforms like Guidewire or Duck Creek.
• Familiarity with ISO classification codes, rating manuals, and policy forms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess risk across various data inputs.
• Proven track record of working with multi‑line policies (property, auto, general liability).
• Experience reviewing and interpreting third‑party reports (CLUE, MVR, LexisNexis, etc.).

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor arrangement
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form

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