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P&C Underwriter

Novacore

Join The Novacore Team

Because your next stellar chapter starts here — and we're building something bold and meaningful.

At Novacore, we're not your average insurance company. We're a team of driven professionals passionate about redefining the specialty insurance experience for our agents, carrier partners — and for each other.

We specialize in tailored solutions for niche industries, powered by advanced analytics, modern technology and a culture of innovation. Backed by strong leadership and strategic growth initiatives, Novacore is poised to scale and lead in the specialty insurance market.

But at our core, we believe it's not just what we do — it's how we do it and who we do it with.

Recognized as a top workplace, Novacore is a place where ambition is supported, growth is continuous and culture matters. From day one, you'll find mentorship, hands-on learning and clear paths for advancement. You'll grow your skills, expand your expertise and become even more exceptional — because when you succeed, we all do.

We offer:

  • A collaborative, results-driven environment
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Year-round social and community events
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development
  • Endless opportunities for upward mobility

So if you're ready to be part of something extraordinary — with a team that's transforming commercial insurance — we want to meet you.

P&C Underwriter

Novacore is looking for an experienced P&C Underwriter to join our organization, supporting 1 of our 20+ specialty programs.

At Novacore, we're entering an exciting new chapter. Novacore is the newly formed specialty insurance entity created from the April 2025 sale of NSM Insurance Group's U.S. commercial division. We're building something bold and meaningful, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission.

This role is hybrid from one of our many office locations: Conshohocken, PA Home Office; Plano, TX; Oak Brook IL.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for building a portfolio of business in alignment with a set budget expectation.
  • Provide leadership in accordance with the company's vision, mission and values while providing direct supervision, training and guidance to the underwriting department.
  • Maintain and conform to all underwriting guidelines for all company procedures, rate levels and underwriting authorities domestic and foreign.
  • Be a part of strategic discussions regarding expansion into additional states and/or territories.
  • Communicate effectively with the internal and external teams on accountability of goal setting and strategic sales initiatives. Generate a profitable portfolio with a focus on underwriting discipline and annual monthly/yearly premium goals.
  • Protect the core best practices to ensure alignment and execution.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years property and casualty underwriting experience is required with an emphasis on binding authority and brokerage underwriting.
  • Experience in product development, distribution channel discussions/decisions, and territory expansion strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of additional property and casualty products desired.
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • P&C license not required, however is highly sought after, and eligible for reimbursement if obtained upon hire.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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