r/Underwriting

Hello. I have an interview for a property underwriter at a different insurance company than where I work now.

The job description says knowledge of ISO rating systems preferred and prior property UW experience preferred.

I am assuming i was picked for interview only because of my claims experience.

This is not a trainee uw role.

Would I be foolish to take this job if it gets offered? I don’t want to take it and drown from not being able to keep up. This is the nightmare scenario i have been playing in my head the past week. Is it a challenging job in general?

It says knowledge of iso rating forms is required. I don’t know what this is? Any thoughts or suggestions?

I’m currently an underwriter at a different insurance carrier and recently came across a couple of underwriting roles at Travelers that I’m interested in. I have about 1.5 years of commercial underwriting experience and roughly 12 years of overall insurance experience.

I’ve been working from home since 2020, so I’m hesitant to consider a hybrid role unless the compensation is higher, the benefits are equal or better, and the office environment is actually comfortable.

For anyone who currently works or has worked at Travelers in Hartford, I’d love some insight into the office itself. What is the setup like — open-concept desks, cubicles, private offices, etc.? How is the parking situation? Are the bathrooms reasonably private, or are they the typical uncomfortable office stalls?

Also, what are the pros and cons of working in the office? Are there any perks that make going in worthwhile, or anything you wish you knew before starting?