Underwriter- Social Services/Non-Profit sector

Overview

With 25+ years of expertise, Care Providers Insurance Services (CPS) is a best-in-class insurance program for nonprofits and social services organizations across the country, including churches, private/charter schools and community action agencies. CPS continues to lead the way in providing unmatched insurance and risk management solutions for the organizations who do important work to serve our communities.

CPS is part of Novacore - a newly formed specialty insurance entity created from the April 2025 sale of NSM Insurance Group’s U.S. commercial division. While we carry forward a 35-year legacy of deep industry expertise, we’re transforming what commercial insurance can be. The name Novacore reflects our ambition — nova for new and brilliant, core for strength and purpose. We’re building something bold and meaningful, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission.

With more than $1.3 billion in premium across 15+ specialty insurance programs, we’re transforming the commercial insurance experience — delivering exceptional value to our agent partners and customers through smarter, faster and more collaborative ways of doing business. We specialize in tailored Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance solutions for niche industries, powered by advanced analytics, modern technology and a commitment to innovation at every level. Backed by strong leadership and a fresh vision, we’re bringing together the best of our past with bold new ideas to shape the future of specialty insurance.

With a renewed focus, Novacore is positioned to grow and expand through strategic mergers and acquisitions — and to lead the way in the commercial insurance space.

The Underwriter is responsible for daily contact with agents within the P&C marketplace, discussing risk, negotiating on pricing, coverage, acceptability and providing or requesting information. This position will communicate with marketing representatives responding to inquiries regarding service, risk evaluation, questions on procedures, rates, premium evaluation, and service. 

**This is a hybrid position, 2-3 days onsite at the Plano, TX office**

Responsibilities

• Generate, underwrite, and analyze accounts.
• Risk selection by qualifying leads and identifying target market.
• Communicate with brokers for new and renewal business.
• Pricie and issue multiple quotes with selected markets.
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships, including offsite visits/meetings/etc.
• Thorough documentation of underwriting file.
• Monitor claims activity and reporting.
• Work closely with Segment VP in negotiation and handling of larger accounts.
• Prepare thorough and succinct referral(s) to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience.
• Prior experience in the social services/non-profit sector, preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Ability to develop and foster carrier and broker relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to negotiate, influence and close deals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• P&C license required, or to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.