Associate Underwriting Team Leader

CRC Group; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an Associate Underwriting Team Leader who can lead a dynamic underwriting team while handling new and renewal business remotely from Alabama. You will balance individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership, ensuring consistent execution and compliance with standards.

The role requires strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to mentor colleagues. This position supports a broad portfolio and interacts with producers and internal teams

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU/CIC designation

Job description

## Associate Underwriting Team LeaderApply: Remote - Alabama: Full time: Posted Today: R0000003270**The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page. You'll be required to create an account or sign in to an existing one.****If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to** Accessibility **(accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).****Regular or Temporary:**Regular**Language Fluency:** English (Required)**Work Shift:**1st Shift (United States of America)**Please review the following job description:**The Team Underwriter evaluates, selects, and manages underwriting risks while contributing to team performance and portfolio outcomes within established guidelines and authority limits. This role underwrites new and renewal business, provides technical expertise, and supports the coordination and development of underwriting teams. The core function of this role centers on balancing individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership, ensuring consistent execution, compliance, and alignment with organizational underwriting standards.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.* 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**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* 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.**FUNCTIONAL SKILLS*** Strong 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**General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group:** At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.***CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.***