Underwriting Team Leader

CRC Group•San Antonio, TX

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 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. The position requires an appropriate state-specific insurance license. A bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation is preferred, along with underwriting experience that may include multi-line or specialty insurance products. Candidates should be able to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance. Experience guiding or mentoring colleagues is preferred. Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent may also be preferred. This is a regular position on the first shift in the United States. English fluency is required. Eligible full-time teammates have access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick days, and new parent leave; and, for eligible positions, restricted stock units and/or deferred compensation.

Requirements

Appropriate state-specific insurance license required.
Experience within underwriting, including multi-line or specialty insurance products.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance outcomes.
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.
English fluency required.

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 risks, determining terms and conditions, and making decisions within delegated authority.
Manage underwriting workflow through 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.