Commercial Insurance Underwriter

CivicMinds, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commercial Insurance Underwriter role at CivicMinds, Inc involves evaluating and underwriting small to mid-sized commercial property and casualty accounts across Washington and Oregon, blending underwriting expertise with broker relationship management and field inspections.

It requires strong analytical and decision-making abilities, plus the capacity to travel monthly throughout Washington and Oregon to support underwriting activities, business development, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite admitted and non-admitted commercial property and casualty risks by analyzing submissions, determining appropriate coverage terms, and establishing adequate premium levels
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with independent agents and brokers through ongoing marketing and promotion of Homer’s products and services
• Perform basic on-site risk inspections
• Collaborate effectively with underwriting, operations, and management teams
• Maintain a high level of service and responsiveness to agents, brokers, and carrier partners
• Monthly travel throughout Washington and Oregon to support business development and underwriting activities

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Collaborative work style

Independence

Job description

Position: Commercial Insurance Underwriter

About the job

Position Summary

The Commercial Underwriter will be responsible for evaluating, analyzing, and underwriting small to mid-sized commercial property and casualty accounts. The role combines technical underwriting expertise with agent and broker relationship management, field inspections, and business development activities throughout Washington and Oregon.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite admitted and non-admitted commercial property and casualty risks by analyzing submissions, determining appropriate coverage terms, and establishing adequate premium levels
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with independent agents and brokers through ongoing marketing and promotion of Homer’s products and services
• Perform basic on-site risk inspections
• Collaborate effectively with underwriting, operations, and management teams
• Maintain a high level of service and responsiveness to agents, brokers, and carrier partners
• Monthly travel throughout Washington and Oregon to support business development and underwriting activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial property and casualty underwriting experience with an insurance carrier, or managing general agency
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities