Senior Underwriter, West Coast

honeycombinsurance· Underwriting
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🌍 Remote📍 Sacramento, CA; West Coast - Remote💰 USD 100K–120K

About this role

Honeycomb Insurance

At Honeycomb, we're not just building technology; we’re reshaping the future of insurance. 

In 2025, Honeycomb was recognized by Dun & Bradstreet as “Top 10 Best Start Up Companies to Work For” in Israel, named by LinkedIn as “Top 10 Startups in Chicago”, and Newsweek’s "Greatest Startup Workplaces in America, 2025". Through the first half of 2026 we’ve been recognized on Inc. Magazine’s "Best Workplaces" List and Forbes "Fintech 50".

How did we earn these honors?

Honeycomb is a rapidly growing global startup, generously backed by top-tier investors and powered by an exceptional team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers. Dual-headquartered in Chicago and Tel Aviv (R&D center), and with 6 offices across the U.S., we are reinventing the commercial real estate insurance industry, an industry long overdue for disruption. Just as importantly, we ensure every employee feels deeply connected to our mission and one another.

With over $100B in insured assets, Honeycomb operates across 23 states, covering more than 65% of the U.S. population and increasing its coverage.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is celebrated, culture actually means something, and smart people challenge you to be better every day - Honeycomb might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

What You'll Do

Next-generation risk assessment – divesting from binary underwriting and revisioning risk selection utilizing mega data, AI and curiosity. Modernized underwriting using cutting edge technology to more accurately and quickly assess risk, price and bespoke coverage/terms to profitably grow and manage a book of business spanning Habitational and Lessor's Risk Only (LRO) package and excess liability. Honeycomb offers an environment of personal and career growth to achieve your best self through mentorship, engaging project assignments, personalized training and development, and internal and exterior exposure opportunities to expand your network and sphere of influence.

  • Quote and release new and renewal for habitational business that has been either referred from underwriting algorithm or seeking changes that exceed user authority thresholds
  • Analyze and approve requested policy changes across the Habitational portfolio
  • Maintain familiarity and compliance with state insurance regulations and ISO rules for all states within assigned underwriting territory
  • Maintain open, transparent and supportive communications with team members and interdivisional partners
  • Monitor portfolio composition via reports, audits and inspections
  • Support marketing functions and efforts to build and promote Honeycomb
  • Complete special projects and assignments
  • Some travel as deemed necessary <20%

Basic Requirements

  • 4+ years of underwriting/insurance experience with Commercial Habitational and Specialty Property experience is a valued addition to that background, not a standalone requirement
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
  • Retail agency relationship preferred
  • AI Proficiency and desire to seek automation and efficiency opportunities
  • Curiosity, hardworking, self-accountable, positive attitude, humble and fun
  • Have an opinion, share your opinion and be open to other opinions
  • Passion to obtain, retain and employ knowledge – as well as share knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • This position is hybrid out of our Roseville office three days a week, or remote within California
  • Must live in California 

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 (Pending Experience) + Bonus
  • Health Benefits
  • Employee options grant 
  • 401K w/ employer match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Paid national holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Underwriter, West Coast role at honeycombinsurance?
The listed salary for this Senior Underwriter, West Coast position at honeycombinsurance is USD 100K–120K. This is a remote full-time role.
Is the Senior Underwriter, West Coast job at honeycombinsurance remote?
Yes, this Senior Underwriter, West Coast position at honeycombinsurance is remote, with team members based in Sacramento, CA; West Coast - Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Senior Underwriter, West Coast at honeycombinsurance belong to?
This Senior Underwriter, West Coast position is part of the Underwriting department at honeycombinsurance. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Underwriter, West Coast position at honeycombinsurance?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to honeycombinsurance's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Underwriter, West Coast job at honeycombinsurance posted?
This Senior Underwriter, West Coast position at honeycombinsurance was posted on Sep 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Underwriter, West Coast
honeycombinsurance · 💰 USD 100K–120K
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