Commercial Insurance Underwriter

Wasillachamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasillachamber in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Commercial Underwriter/Senior Commercial Underwriter with 5-10+ years of experience. The role involves managing a commercial book, underwriting accounts, and building relationships with agents and partners.

The ideal candidate has strong insurance knowledge and is adaptable to technology. The position offers a dynamic team environment, opportunities for growth, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Strong commercial insurance knowledge covering multiple lines.
• Ability to obtain an Alaska insurance license.

Responsibilities

• Manage a commercial insurance book of approximately $2–3 million.
• Underwrite new and renewal commercial accounts.
• Evaluate risk quality and account profitability.

Skills

Commercial insurance knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability to technology

Job description

Commercial Underwriter / Senior Commercial Underwriter

Anchorage, AK – onsite

$70k-$85k DOE

About the Role

Our client is a highly mission-driven, Alaska-based MGA with 45 years of experience serving agents, insureds, and carrier partners. They are seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter to help grow the future of the organization — bringing strong underwriting judgment, relationship-building skills, and a willingness to embrace AI, automation, and technology-driven innovation.

This role is ideal for someone with 4-6+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, preferably within an MGA or E&S environment, who can manage a meaningful book of business, support profitable growth, and contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Licensing is preferred but not required, and while 3–5 years of experience from a background in banking, legal, finance, or mortgage is a plus, what matters most is that the candidate is teachable and brings relatable, transferable skills. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment, is coachable, adaptable, and able to multitask and pivot as needed. They must be comfortable with and enthusiastic about technology, mission-driven, and eager to grow into leadership. Must be receptive to constructive criticism. The client offers a fun team environment, incentives, and a clear path for growth.

What You’ll Do

Manage a commercial insurance book of approximately $2–3 million in premium, with accountability for underwriting quality, profitability, responsiveness, and agency relationships.

• Underwrite new and renewal commercial accounts in accordance with carrier guidelines and internal standards
• Evaluate risk quality, exposures, pricing, coverage forms, loss history, and account profitability
• Work with retail agents to obtain submissions, clarify exposures, negotiate terms, and deliver underwriting solutions
• Manage a consistent flow of submissions, quotes, renewals, endorsements, and follow-upsBuild and maintain strong relationships with agents, carrier partners, and internal teammates
• Handle complex commercial accounts with professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment
• Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, AI tools, automation, and technology-driven workflows
• Mentor and support underwriting assistants or less experienced team members as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience
• Prior experience in an MGA, wholesale, E&S, carrier, or commercial underwriting environment
• Strong commercial insurance knowledge: General Liability, Property, Commercial Auto, Inland Marine, Excess, or related lines
• Experience managing a commercial book of business, ideally $2–3M in premium or higher
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alaska insurance license
• Excellent communication skills with agents, carrier partners, and internal teams
• Strong attention to detail, underwriting discipline, and ability to document decisions clearly
• Positive attitude toward AI, automation, and technology innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with admitted and non-admitted markets
• Underwriting experience in hospitality, habitational, contractors, lessor’s risk, garage, or inland marine
• Prior experience developing agency relationships or participating in broker/agent education
• Experience mentoring junior underwriters or underwriting assistants
• Strong comfort with rating platforms, management systems, and digital workflows