Underwriter
Commercial Lines Underwriter
A growing insurance organization is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to join its underwriting team. This individual will play a key role in evaluating risks, supporting policy servicing activities, and helping drive profitable growth across a diversified small business portfolio.
This position is ideal for an underwriting professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is comfortable balancing risk assessment with customer and broker support responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Review and evaluate commercial risks to ensure alignment with underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives
* Handle underwriting referrals, post-bind reviews, endorsements, policy rewrites, cancellations, and other servicing requests
* Analyze risk exposures and make underwriting decisions consistent with company appetite
* Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver a high-quality customer experience throughout the policy lifecycle
* Respond to inquiries and assist with policy-related issues, billing discrepancies, and reporting needs
* Support ongoing process improvements and adapt to evolving underwriting guidelines, technology platforms, and business priorities
* Participate in premium audit-related activities, including written correspondence with policyholders and other stakeholders
Qualifications
* 3+ years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience
* Experience underwriting small commercial accounts is strongly preferred
* Knowledge of one or more of the following lines: General Liability, Commercial Property, Workers Compensation, and Commercial Auto
* Strong analytical and decision-making skills
* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
* Bachelor's degree preferred
What's Offered
* Opportunity to join a growing and collaborative underwriting organization
* Exposure to a broad range of commercial risks and underwriting decisions
* Competitive compensation package and benefits
* Hybrid work flexibility, with regular in-office collaboration
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