Commercial Insurance Underwriter

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

Job summary

Anchoragechamber in Anchorage, AK on-site, is seeking a Commercial Underwriter / Senior Commercial Underwriter to join a mission-driven Alaska-based MGA with 45 years of experience.

You’ll manage a $2–3 million premium book, underwrite new and renewal business, evaluate risk, work with agents, and collaborate on AI-enabled workflows. Compensation ranges from $70k to $85k DOE, with growth opportunities and a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Strong communication skills with agents, carriers, and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with solid underwriting discipline and documentation.
• Positive attitude toward AI, automation, and technology innovation.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal commercial accounts per carrier guidelines and internal standards.
• Evaluate risk quality, exposures, pricing, coverage forms, loss history, and profitability.
• Collaborate with retail agents to obtain submissions, clarify exposures, negotiate terms, and deliver solutions.
• Manage a steady flow of submissions, quotes, renewals, endorsements, and follow-ups.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, carrier partners, and internal teams.
• Handle complex commercial accounts with professionalism, sound judgment.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

AI/automation

Alaska license

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-ups
• Build 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