Associate Underwriting Team Leader

CRC Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an experienced underwriter in Memphis, TN to lead underwriting decisions for multi-line and specialty products. You will evaluate risks, determine terms within authority, and guide the workflow from submissions to policy servicing.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination across teams, and mentorship of junior underwriters to ensure consistent execution and risk accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting, including multi-line or specialty products.
• Ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance outcomes.
• Experience mentoring within a team environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow through the full lifecycle, including submissions, binding, policy servicing, and documentation.
• Monitor production metrics to support portfolio quality and predictability.
• Review and resolve underwriting issues including inspections, servicing requests, and coverage adjustments.
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams for timely underwriting decisions.
• Provide leadership and coordination across underwriting teams to ensure alignment and adherence to policies.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting analysis

Risk assessment

Guidelines & regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Communication & relationship mgmt

Leadership & mentorship

Education

State insurance license

CPCU/CIC or equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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

CRC 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 is a Drug Free Workplace.

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