Associate Underwriting Team Leader

About the Role

This role involves underwriting new and renewal business, managing underwriting workflow, monitoring production metrics, and resolving underwriting issues. It also includes providing leadership and mentorship to underwriting teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business, including 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 the development of less experienced underwriters through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Experience within underwriting, including multi-line or specialty insurance products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance outcomes.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship within a team environment preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Appropriate state-specific insurance license required.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent may be preferred.