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Dayton, Ohio, United States
Onsite
Authentic is a tech-enabled MGA (managing general agent). We design and run insurance programs for specific kinds of businesses, like restaurants, gyms, and power producers. Brokers bring us the businesses that need coverage, and carriers back our policies. Every program runs on a platform we built ourselves, and we own every line of code behind it. Engineers and insurance experts build it side by side in New York and Dayton, Ohio. Since our founding in 2022, we’ve grown to 80+ people and been named to the 2026 CB Insights Insurtech 50.
We are seeking a motivated and analytical Underwriter to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial insurance experience who is looking to take ownership of accounts, deepen carrier and broker relationships, and contribute to a high-growth organization.
Position Summary
The Underwriter will be responsible for evaluating and managing commercial insurance risks, developing strong broker relationships, and supporting profitable business growth. This individual will review new and renewal submissions, analyze risk exposures, assess pricing and coverage structures, and partner closely with sales and carrier partners to deliver timely underwriting solutions.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
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About Authentic
Authentic builds the infrastructure that program insurance runs on. We partner with leading brokerages to design and manage custom insurance programs, backed by A and A- rated carriers operating nationwide. Brokers bring the data and distribution. We bring everything else: the technology, the capacity, and the underwriting expertise to stand up specialized programs at speed and build them to last. We’re a Series A company backed by top investors, including FirstMark Capital, Zigg Capital, Slow Ventures, Clocktower, Commerce Ventures, and Altai. We’ve grown over 15x in the past year with a massive market opportunity ahead.
Authentic is committed to building an inclusive working environment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, education, age, or other personal characteristics. We believe that people do their best work when they can be themselves, and different perspectives and experiences make us stronger as a team. We’re proud of the supportive and inclusive workplace we're building together and are always working to make it even better.