Pricing and Underwriting Operations Specialist

Hey there! We're AKKO - a venture funded & fast-growing insurtech company with a passionate, solution-forward, and collaborative team focused on disrupting the device protection space.

Our mission is simple – Leveraging technology to make protecting people’s tech easier and more affordable. Most people’s lives have become tech-centric and AKKO provides customers with peace of mind that their tech is safe guarded in a transparent and seamless way. Backed by amazing investors such as Mundi, Fika, and Pear, we are just getting started!

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Pricing and Underwriting Operations Specialist to manage all aspects related to insurance, actuarial and underwriting operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in insurance, a passion for analytics, and a desire to grow into a Director role over time.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Oversee and manage all pricing and underwriting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and refine pricing models, underwriting guidelines, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with underwriting partners around data organization and alignment.
• Analyze underwriting data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure alignment of pricing strategies with financial goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement processes and systems to streamline underwriting and pricing operations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive overall business growth and efficiency.
• Prepare and present reports and analysis to senior management and other stakeholders.

WHAT MAKES YOU QUALIFIED

• 3-5+ years of experience working in underwriting operations, insurance, pricing, underwriting, or actuarial roles within the insurance industry, preferably within a startup environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 
• Experience in data modeling/analysis with tools like Looker and PowerBI and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, statistical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge around insurance principles, practices, and regulations.
• Proficiency in analytical tools and software.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and contribute to a positive and collaborative culture.
• Proactive and solution-forward, bias for action.
• Ability to drive forward work independently while communicating and working across functions.

The base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $110,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Unlimited vacation
• Paid sick time
• Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Robust 401k program – to invest in your future
• Monthly wellness stipend (e.g., gym yoga, meditation, etc..) – we value your well-being
• Monthly treat yourself stipend – dinner on us!
• Remote workspace stipend – Work from home or from a shared workspace — you decide.
• Paid volunteer time – giving back to our community is important to us!
• Annual learning credit –explore personal interests that excite you.
• …and so much more!

WHAT ELSE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our team is fostered around our core values: 

• Collaborate– Work together to be more effective, lift up others, and win together
• Aim High– Set ambitious goals
• Embrace Diversity– Seek different perspectives, bring our true self to work
• Customer Love– Serve the end user and listen to them
• Nurture Empathy– Listen and strive to truly understand others   
• Take Action– Be proactive, be an owner, value speed
• Maintain Integrity– Build the AKKO you are proud to work at
• Data Driven– Use data to iterate, find truth

***CCPA disclosure notice at getakko.com/legal