Auto/Transportation Binding Underwriter/Broker

The Jonus Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Jonus Group seeks an experienced Transportation Production Underwriter to lead underwriting for a transportation-focused portfolio and to cultivate strong broker partnerships. This role emphasizes profitability, renewal management, and growth within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in commercial transportation underwriting, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a broader underwriting team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, including at least 3 years focused on transportation, trucking, or commercial auto risks.
• Experience underwriting renewal business and managing broker relationships within wholesale distribution channels.
• Knowledge of commercial transportation risks, including non-admitted commercial auto, fleet, trucking, hazmat, and other specialized transportation exposures.
• Strong underwriting, risk assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Property & Casualty License required or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a transportation-focused portfolio, balancing profitability, retention, and service objectives.
• Evaluate renewals, endorsements, loss history, operational exposures, and account performance to determine appropriate coverage terms and pricing.
• Analyze commercial transportation risks, including trucking, fleet, and commercial auto exposures.
• Manage an assigned book of business while producing new business opportunities.
• Maintain underwriting discipline and adhere to carrier guidelines and authority levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve account profitability, retention, and premium growth.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale broker partners and select retail agencies.
• Serve as a trusted underwriting resource by providing responsive service and coverage guidance.
• Negotiate renewal terms, conditions, and pricing while maintaining strong distribution partner relationships.
• Collaborate with brokers to retain profitable business and identify growth opportunities within existing accounts.
• Partner with Program Managers, senior underwriters, and cross-functional teams to support portfolio performance and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture by sharing knowledge, market insights, and best practices.
• Support organizational growth initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, carrier requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation, account records, and file management.
• Utilize underwriting systems and technology platforms to efficiently manage workflows and underwriting activity.
• Monitor portfolio trends and renewal performance to support business planning and decision-making.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Transportation underwriting

Broker relations

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

P&C license

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Production Underwriter to join a dynamic team. This role involves underwriting and managing a transportation-focused portfolio, fostering strong relationships with wholesale brokers, and driving profitable growth. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in commercial transportation underwriting, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building long-term partnerships. This position offers a clear path for career advancement within a growing underwriting organization.

Job Description

Transportation Production Underwriter

Compensation Package

• 3-5 years of transportation/business auto experience: $60,000 - $100,000 annually
• 10+ years of transportation/business auto experience: Up to $150,000 annually
• Competitive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Underwriting & Portfolio Management

• Underwrite and manage a transportation-focused portfolio, balancing profitability, retention, and service objectives.
• Evaluate renewals, endorsements, loss history, operational exposures, and account performance to determine appropriate coverage terms and pricing.
• Analyze commercial transportation risks, including trucking, fleet, and commercial auto exposures.
• Manage an assigned book of business while producing new business opportunities.
• Maintain underwriting discipline and adhere to carrier guidelines and authority levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve account profitability, retention, and premium growth.

Broker Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale broker partners and select retail agencies.
• Serve as a trusted underwriting resource by providing responsive service and coverage guidance.
• Negotiate renewal terms, conditions, and pricing while maintaining strong distribution partner relationships.
• Collaborate with brokers to retain profitable business and identify growth opportunities within existing accounts.

Team Collaboration

• Partner with Program Managers, senior underwriters, and cross-functional teams to support portfolio performance and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture by sharing knowledge, market insights, and best practices.
• Support organizational growth initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Compliance & Operations

• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, carrier requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation, account records, and file management.
• Utilize underwriting systems and technology platforms to efficiently manage workflows and underwriting activity.
• Monitor portfolio trends and renewal performance to support business planning and decision-making.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• 5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, including at least 3 years focused on transportation, trucking, or commercial auto risks.
• Experience underwriting renewal business and managing broker relationships within wholesale distribution channels.
• Knowledge of commercial transportation risks, including non-admitted commercial auto, fleet, trucking, hazmat, and other specialized transportation exposures.
• Strong underwriting, risk assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Property & Casualty License required or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire.