Lead Underwriter

Brown & Brown Insurance

11d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Arrowhead’s Tribal Program is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Lead Underwriter to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in cultivating strong broker partnerships, driving creative underwriting solutions, and influencing the direction of our Tribal business. With a high degree of autonomy, the Lead Underwriter will be empowered to make impactful decisions that support growth, profitability, and innovation. Arrowhead’s Tribal Program, a division of Brown & Brown Insurance, was founded in 1987 as the Program for Sovereign Indian Nations. Our mission remains steadfast: To provide insurance solutions that honor tribal sovereignty and meet the unique cultural, financial, and legal needs of Native American communities. Arrowhead’s Tribal Program offers a benefits and compensation package that meets today’s most important needs and includes: A challenging and stimulating career that provides growth and development. Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows our employees to purchase Brown & Brown stock at a discounted rate. Strong culture that prioritizes health, family, and professional growth. The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000/year. Bonus potential based on new business generated. If you want to be part of a growing, energetic, and driven organization, contact us today.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or five or more years of commercial insurance or managing general agency experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of multi-line P&C lines of business, including product features, forms, regulatory environments, risks, etc.
• Proven underwriting experience, ideally within Tribal or specialty lines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment, adapting to changing requirements and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve complex problems.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and lead initiatives.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working independently and making high-impact decisions.
• Routine or periodic travel which may require the teammate to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license and possess an acceptable motor vehicle record at the time of hire and periodically thereafter.
• Maintain the minimum acceptable insurance coverages and limits as defined by Arrowhead/Brown & Brown.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain deep, trust-based relationships with key brokers to drive new business and retain renewals.
• Lead strategic broker engagement, including account planning, pipeline development, and performance reviews.
• Develop creative and customized underwriting solutions for complex risks, leveraging cross-functional collaboration with engineering, claims, and loss control.
• Exercise underwriting authority to make timely, informed decisions that align with business goals and risk appetite.
• Influence leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of the Tribal Program through market insights and portfolio analysis.
• Analyze loss trends and claims data to inform underwriting strategy and risk mitigation plans.
• Communicate the program’s value proposition and risk appetite clearly and effectively to broker partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives that support innovation and growth.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows our employees to purchase Brown & Brown stock at a discounted rate.
• Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level