Underwriting Team Lead
About The Position
The Underwriting Lead directs SSIU’s day-to-day underwriting operations, serving as the go-to resource for underwriters, underwriting assistants, and support staff. This role combines hands-on technical underwriting expertise with people leadership — ensuring that underwriting decisions are sound, workflows stay efficient, and service expectations are consistently met. The Underwriting Lead also oversees the Inspections Department, maintaining collaboration between underwriting, inspections, and operations to ensure timely completion, quality reviews, and accurate risk assessments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of P&C underwriting experience (preferred: coastal, HO, or E&S background).
- 2+ years in a supervisory, lead, or mentoring role.
- Strong knowledge of ISO forms, endorsements, and carrier-specific guidelines.
- Proven experience managing competing priorities and supporting cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, ALIS, and Power BI preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily underwriting operations for assigned product lines (HO3, HO5, DP3, Ex-Wind, Builder’s Risk, Flood, etc.).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for support staff, fielding underwriting questions, clarifying guidelines, and providing training or escalation support.
- Oversee the Inspections Department, including order tracking, inspection review quality, and coordination between inspectors and underwriters.
- Conduct regular touch-base meetings with underwriting support and inspections teams to align priorities, resolve workflow blockers, and maintain communication loops.
- Review and approve complex submissions, underwriting adjustments, and referrals within established authority.
- Ensure underwriting decisions adhere to SSIU and carrier guidelines while maintaining profitability and service standards.
- Collaborate with the Director of Underwriting to implement new guidelines, forms, and rate updates.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to underwriters and support staff.
- Track and report on team metrics — turnaround times, accuracy, and productivity.
- Maintain alignment with compliance, audit, and carrier requirements.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
