Senior Underwriter - Middle Market Solutions
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Underwriter – Middle Market Solutions based in the United States.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial insurance professional to lead underwriting efforts across a dynamic middle market territory. You will play a key role in building profitable broker relationships, expanding market presence, and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial risks. Working closely with regional leadership and agency partners, you will combine technical underwriting expertise with business development to drive sustainable growth. The role offers significant autonomy, encouraging strategic decision-making while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding service. Success requires strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to cultivate long-term partnerships across the insurance ecosystem. This position is ideal for a proactive underwriter who thrives in a relationship-driven, growth-focused environment.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Underwriter – Middle Market Solutions based in the United States.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial insurance professional to lead underwriting efforts across a dynamic middle market territory. You will play a key role in building profitable broker relationships, expanding market presence, and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial risks. Working closely with regional leadership and agency partners, you will combine technical underwriting expertise with business development to drive sustainable growth. The role offers significant autonomy, encouraging strategic decision-making while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding service. Success requires strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to cultivate long-term partnerships across the insurance ecosystem. This position is ideal for a proactive underwriter who thrives in a relationship-driven, growth-focused environment.
Accountabilities:
- Lead underwriting activities for an assigned middle market territory, making sound risk selection and pricing decisions within delegated authority.
- Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with brokers and agency partners to drive profitable new business and retention.
- Develop and execute territory strategies, including broker planning, pipeline development, budgeting, and production forecasting.
- Evaluate commercial insurance submissions across multiple lines, ensuring profitability and alignment with underwriting guidelines.
- Manage and grow a profitable renewal portfolio while identifying opportunities for new business expansion.
- Monitor agency performance, analyze production results, and collaborate with partners to achieve business objectives.
- Represent the organization at industry events, networking opportunities, and broker meetings to enhance market visibility.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support cross-selling initiatives and deliver comprehensive insurance solutions.
- Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and participate in ongoing training, projects, and process improvements.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably within the middle market segment.
- Strong underwriting expertise across Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, and Workers' Compensation.
- Experience underwriting risks within industries such as manufacturing, retail, wholesale, hospitality, and other commercial sectors.
- Established broker relationships within Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, or surrounding Midwest markets are highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate complex commercial risks.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities to effectively manage brokers and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and insurance underwriting platforms such as ReferenceConnect and ImageRight.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Professional insurance designations (or active pursuit of industry certifications) are considered an asset.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory as needed.
- Competitive annual base salary ranging from $71,300 to $134,000, based on experience, skills, and market factors.
- Eligibility for performance-based variable compensation and discretionary equity opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements with remote work flexibility.
- Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits supporting physical and mental health.
- Generous paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement, professional certifications, and ongoing learning and development programs.
- Employee giving initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and charitable donation matching.
- Collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on career growth and long-term development.