Senior Underwriter


Yarmouth
Permanent
USD90000 - USD110000
Insurance and Actuarial Science
PR/551573_1751493839
Senior Underwriter

Title: Senior Underwriter
Location: Maine (Hybrid/Remote options available)
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Overview:
Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Commercial Lines Underwriter to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a team-first culture, values work-life balance, and is passionate about delivering insurance solutions that bring peace of mind to businesses across the Northeast.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and analyze commercial insurance applications to determine risk acceptability, pricing, and coverage.
  • Develop and maintain strong agency relationships through responsive communication and underwriting support.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure underwriting decisions align with company guidelines and profitability goals.
  • Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform underwriting strategies.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of junior underwriters.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance products.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
  • Effective communicator with a customer-focused mindset.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience; CPCU or other insurance designations a plus.

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