Underwriting Specialist I/II

Join Our Team at ACWA JPIA!

ACWA JPIA is an award-winning risk pool serving California’s public water agencies. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative workplace and are excited to welcome a new Underwriting Specialist I/II to our Underwriting team in Roseville, CA.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned risk management professional with experience in underwriting and member engagement, particularly within the public sector or a risk pooling organization. They are detail-oriented and customer-focused with proven expertise in property and liability coverages, risk management, and tailored member services solutions. They have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a member-centric mindset, allowing them to effectively explain coverage, risk transfer, and other coverage-related matters to members.

What You’ll Do:

• Support members with insurance coverage, answering questions, explaining coverage programs, and assisting with coverage selection and renewals.
• Prepare underwriting analyses and coverage comparisons, reviewing member data and developing new and renewal coverage indications.
• Provide risk transfer guidance, reviewing member contracts, evaluating risk transfer provisions, and maintaining risk transfer resources.
• Administer insurance documentation and program activities, preparing certificates, endorsements, and cancellation notices while supporting billing reviews and maintaining member records.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Salary:

  • Underwriting Specialist I: The JPIA anticipates hiring at $96,484, which represents the top of the first third of the established salary range, $82,701 - $124,052.

  • Underwriting Specialist II: The JPIA anticipates hiring at $111,892, which represents the top of the first third of the established salary range, $95,908 - $143,862.
• Outstanding Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Retirement Security: CalPERS pension plan
• Hybrid Schedule: Ability to work from home two days per week

Minimum Qualifications:

Underwriting Specialist I:

1. Three (3) years’ experience in commercial lines insurance.

Underwriting Specialist II:

1. Five (5) years’ experience in commercial lines insurance
2. Demonstrated experience working with or within a public entity risk pool, with a strong understanding of shared risk management strategies, member services, and collaborative governance structures
3. Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and/or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation(s)

How to Apply:

For the job profile and application procedure, please go to the JPIA’s career page: https://acwajpia.com/employment-opportunities/

Deadline to apply is November 29, 2026. This recruitment can end at any time without prior notice. No walk-ins please. EOE employer.

This position is located in Roseville, CA, and is full-time, 40 hours per week, with hours from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Remote work up to two days per week. Flexible work hours might be available.