Underwriting Team Lead

CRC Group • Salt Lake City, UT

20h

About The Position

The Team Underwriter evaluates, selects, and manages underwriting risks while contributing to team performance and portfolio outcomes within established guidelines and authority limits. The role underwrites new and renewal business, provides technical expertise, and supports the coordination and development of underwriting teams. It balances individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership to ensure consistent execution, compliance, and alignment with organizational underwriting standards.

Requirements

• Experience within underwriting, including multi-line or specialty insurance products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance outcomes.
• Appropriate state-specific insurance license required.
• Strong underwriting analysis and risk assessment capabilities.
• Knowledge of underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and coverage structures.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with producers and internal teams.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in complex underwriting scenarios.
• Leadership capability to guide and support team members and promote consistent execution.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship within a team environment preferred.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business by evaluating risk, determining terms and conditions, and making decisions within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow through the full lifecycle, including submissions, binding, policy servicing, and documentation, in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor production metrics, including retention, spread of risk, and underwriting performance, to support portfolio quality and predictability.
• Review and resolve underwriting issues, including inspection findings, servicing requests, and coverage adjustments, to maintain risk accuracy.
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams to ensure timely communication and effective execution of underwriting decisions.
• Provide leadership and coordination across underwriting teams, ensuring alignment, communication, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Mentor and support less experienced underwriters through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time teammates have access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• New parent leave.
• Eligible positions may qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

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