Post Job Free
Sign in

Property & Casualty Underwriter

Company:
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Location:
Petaluma, CA, 94954
Posted:
December 01, 2025
Apply

Description:

Overview

Tangram’s underwriting division has experienced significant growth, and we are looking for motivated people to help build and scale this business to its full potential. If you’re seeking a fast-paced, dynamic environment that allows for growth and upward mobility in a dynamic and creative culture, then throw your hat in the ring!

We are looking for an experienced multi-line underwriter to join our package team. You will be part of a dynamic organization that is seeking to scale our programs creatively and robustly, while rewarding individual contributions and encouraging team collaboration. You will be responsible for underwriting middle-market accounts while developing broker/ carrier relationships to help Tangram build a book of business that will achieve growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day underwriting functions

Achieves new business premium, renewal retention and rate change objectives

Recommends creative alternatives in regard to rating, coverage, etc. to advocate for good Insureds

Engages team to perform clerical and administrative tasks as outlined in workflow documents

Maintains underwriting files in accordance with Tangram policies and procedures

Makes sound judgments regarding risk selection

Ensures adherence to underwriting standards, objectives and guidelines of program

Implements changes and/or updates to written program guidelines

Develops and maintains effective business relationships with agents and carriers in order to attract, develop and retain profitable business for assigned book of business

Understands all programs and products at Tangram to be an effective advocate with agency community

Actively manages program(s) to reach production goal(s) Skills & Experience

2-4 years of progressive underwriting experience in package lines of coverage

Auto experience required

Strong communicator

Ability to work in a team

Positive attitude towards customer service and relationship management

Effective analytical and logical reasoning abilities

Good attention to detail

Organizational skills and ability to problem solve and multi-task

Strong personal initiative, ability to work independently

Desire to have fun and engage with the team

Solid computer skills and adaptation to new technologies and workflows Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000, with opportunity for bonus incentive. The offer will depend on the geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Tangram offers a comprehensive benefits package; more details on which can be found at

The Company

Tangram is a growth stage, independent company building a future on our terms. We deliver specialized insurance solutions in the most effective and efficient way possible, while constantly thinking of how we can do it better than anyone else. We remain fiercely independent and entrepreneurial so we can execute our value with the single purpose of delivering best in class solutions to brokers and policyholders.

The Team

You will be part of a team that first and foremost, is about creating and maintaining an environment of collaboration, personal and professional growth, risk taking, accountability and creativity. The Company has the character of a start up with the benefit of 20+ years in business. We want you to be inspired by the overall vision and provided with the support and resources to accomplish your goals and our success. And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a team that honors both success and failure.

Tangram Core Values

Grow or die

Embrace adversity with gusto

Own mistakes and share credit

Do what you say

Create a fan in every interaction

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Apply