Underwriting Manager in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Underwriting Manager in the United States.

This role leads a high-performing underwriting team within a specialized insurance program focused on real estate umbrella coverage. You will be responsible for guiding underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio profitability, and maintaining strong underwriting discipline while delivering an excellent customer experience. Acting as both a people leader and technical expert, you will coach underwriters, support complex risk decisions, and help shape pricing and growth strategies. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and data-driven, requiring strong analytical thinking and a proactive mindset. You will work closely with program leaders, sales teams, and external partners to align objectives and strengthen business outcomes. This position blends leadership, technical underwriting expertise, and strategic influence across a national insurance platform.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters by strengthening technical underwriting skills, decision-making capabilities, and professional growth in a high-performance environment.
• Oversee underwriting operations, ensuring adherence to guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal rating standards while maintaining portfolio integrity and profitability.
• Monitor portfolio performance using data analytics, identify trends, and implement pricing, growth, and operational improvements to optimize results.
• Collaborate with program leaders and sales teams to ensure alignment on strategy, communication, and execution of underwriting objectives.
• Develop training programs, promote continuous improvement, and drive process enhancements to improve workflow efficiency, quality, and service levels.
• Conduct risk assessment and underwriting as needed, including pricing, coverage evaluation, and risk selection based on established guidelines.
• Manage service level agreements, ensure quality control, and resolve root-cause operational issues to improve overall performance and client satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong technical underwriting expertise and deep understanding of insurance products, risk selection, pricing, and regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to use data analytics to assess portfolio performance, profitability, and service metrics.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional insurance designations and state insurance licenses are preferred.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 plus annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, summer hours, and flexible work arrangements.
• “Summer Fridays” with early dismissal during the summer season.
• Wellness benefits including employee assistance programs, telemedicine access, and digital fitness memberships.
• Paid parental leave, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Strong focus on professional development, growth opportunities, and long-term career progression in a collaborative environment.