Underwriting Manager
About The Position
An established commercial property and casualty insurance organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Underwriting to lead a middle-market underwriting operation. This hands-on leadership role combines people management, underwriting oversight, agency development, production, and portfolio management. The role leads approximately 7 to 8 underwriting professionals while remaining involved with larger, more complex, and unusual accounts. The underwriting focus is middle-market Commercial P&C, particularly Construction risks, along with larger and more complex commercial accounts. Oil & Gas / Energy underwriting experience is desirable. The position balances profitable growth with underwriting quality and portfolio performance, and involves significant agency relationship development and territory planning. The position is based in Southern California with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days in the office. It is a permanent role with a stated base salary range of $150,000 to $220,000.
Requirements
- At least 5 to 7+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience; more experience may be preferred for this leadership level.
- Strong middle-market Construction underwriting experience, involving true middle-market risks rather than primarily small artisan contractors.
- Previous leadership or management experience.
- Experience handling larger commercial accounts.
- Strong agency management, production, and business-development experience.
- Deep understanding of ISO forms, pricing, coverage analysis, and risk selection.
- Demonstrated ability to manage both profitability and growth within a territory.
- Strong analytical, communication, relationship-management, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience overseeing and developing underwriting professionals.
- Oil & Gas / Energy underwriting experience.
- Carrier experience; candidates from an MGA environment may be considered if they have true underwriting authority.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop approximately 7 to 8 underwriting professionals.
- Oversee underwriting quality, productivity, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Partner with regional leadership on business strategy and execution.
- Contribute to and execute business plans focused on profitable premium growth.
- Underwrite large, complex, and unusual commercial risks.
- Monitor portfolio performance, including loss ratios, sales goals, profitability, and growth.
- Manage and develop independent agency relationships.
- Drive production through agency engagement, territory development, and business planning.
- Oversee agency appointments and evaluate agency performance.
- Conduct underwriting file reviews and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate underwriting staff.
- Collaborate with Claims, Risk Control, and other internal partners.
- Travel as needed for agency visits, meetings, and relationship development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
