Underwriting Manager, Personal Lines P&C

Olympus Insurance Company • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Olympus Insurance Company is the premier insurance partner, providing the broadest coverage and superior service for Florida homeowners since 2007. We believe that insurance is a promise, and we honor our commitment to help homeowners navigate life's inevitable storms. Becoming an Olympian means joining a collaborative, people-first culture built on growth, accountability, and connection. Think Ahead. Think Olympus.

As the Personal Lines Underwriting Manager, you'll lead a team responsible for making smart underwriting decisions that balance growth, profitability, and exceptional customer service. You'll oversee both new business and renewal underwriting operations while helping shape underwriting strategy, improve processes, and develop a high-performing team. Working closely with leaders across the organization, you'll drive operational excellence, support strategic initiatives, and help ensure Olympus continues to deliver quality products and outstanding service to our agents and policyholders.

Requirements

• 6+ years of Personal Lines underwriting experience, preferably within the Florida homeowners insurance market.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Expert knowledge of homeowners insurance, underwriting principles, and underwriting operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPCU or other professional insurance designation preferred.
• Florida 2-20 Property & Casualty License preferred; Florida 20-44 Personal Lines License accepted. Candidates without either license must be able to obtain a 2-20 License within 90 days of employment.
• Strong technical underwriting knowledge with the ability to make sound risk decisions.
• Proven leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, influence stakeholders, and drive process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Personal Lines Underwriting team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture while supporting employee development through ongoing feedback, training, and mentoring.
• Oversee new business and renewal underwriting operations, review complex transactions, establish performance goals, conduct quality audits, and ensure underwriting decisions align with company guidelines and profitability objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance underwriting processes, systems, and workflows that improve efficiency, risk selection, and operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate vendor solutions and support initiatives that strengthen underwriting performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Claims, Sales, Marketing, and other internal teams to communicate underwriting changes, support agency initiatives, resolve escalated issues, and contribute to strategic business projects.
• Participate in agency events, assist with catastrophe response when needed, and help drive continuous improvement across the underwriting organization.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off to include annual PTO, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
• Education Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Wellness Lunch N Learns
• Employee perks such as pet insurance, discount programs, and a welcoming office environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree