Associate Underwriting Team Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Underwrite both new and renewal business by assessing risk, establishing terms and conditions, and making decisions within assigned authority limits.

• Oversee the underwriting process throughout its entire lifecycle, including handling submissions, binding, policy servicing, and documentation in line with company and regulatory standards.

• Track production metrics such as retention, risk distribution, and underwriting performance to enhance portfolio quality and predictability.

• Evaluate and address underwriting challenges, including inspection results, servicing requests, and coverage modifications to ensure risk accuracy.

• Work collaboratively with producers, agents, and internal teams to facilitate timely communication and effective implementation of underwriting decisions.

• Provide leadership and coordination among underwriting teams, ensuring consistency, communication, and compliance with policies and procedures.

• Guide and assist in the development of junior underwriters by offering technical support and sharing knowledge.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a relevant insurance designation is preferred.

• Experience in underwriting, specifically in multi-line or specialty insurance products.

• Proven ability to manage complex accounts and contribute positively to underwriting performance outcomes.

• Experience in providing mentorship or guidance in a team setting is preferred.

• A valid state-specific insurance license is required.

• Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent may be advantageous.

• Strong capabilities in underwriting analysis and risk assessment.

• Familiarity with underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to comprehend policies, contracts, and coverage structures.

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with producers and internal teams.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities in complex underwriting situations.

• Leadership skills to guide and support team members while promoting consistent execution.

• Fluency in the English language is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

• Tax-advantaged savings accounts.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Company holidays.

• Vacation and sick days.

• New parent leave.

• Restricted stock units for eligible positions.

• Deferred compensation plan for eligible positions.