Program Manager - Underwriting

Authentic•New York, NY

About The Position

Authentic helps insurance brokers create better insurance products for their clients. We provide the technology platform and behind-the-scenes support that lets brokers build custom insurance solutions for specific industries or customer groups. Think of us as the operating system that powers these specialized insurance offerings. For brokers, this means they can offer unique products their competitors don't have, earn more money, and spend less time on paperwork and administrative tasks. We handle the complex (technology, compliance, and partnerships with highly-rated insurance carriers), so they can focus on serving their customers and growing their business. We're searching for an experienced underwriter who thinks like a builder. Whether your background is on the carrier or agency side, you bring deep knowledge of program structure, risk selection, and what makes a book of business work - and you're looking for a place to put that expertise to work on something you can truly own. You're ambitious, self-directed, and motivated by outcomes, not just activity. At Authentic, you'll be joining a program factory that has already launched several programs and is built to scale - with the autonomy to make real decisions and the infrastructure to grow what you build. This is not a maintenance role; it's a ground-floor opportunity with proven momentum behind it.

Requirements

8-15 years of experience working for a reputable insurance carrier or broker
Underwriting expertise in a specialty vertical
Ability to evaluate risk and make sound underwriting judgments in ambiguous situations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and comfort operating in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end launch of new insurance programs within our program factory - from defining underwriting guidelines and building rate/form/rule frameworks to securing and managing carrier relationships.
Own the performance of your book, tracking loss ratios and key metrics, and making real-time adjustments to appetite and pricing to keep programs healthy and growing.
Collaborate closely with our distribution, compliance, and operations teams to bring new programs to market quickly.
Serve as the internal and external subject matter expert for the classes of business you underwrite.