Commercial Lines Renewal Underwriter II (Hybrid)

MAPFRE Insurance; Webster (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness programs

Job summary

MAPFRE is seeking a Commercial Lines Renewal Underwriter II to manage a profitable renewal book in Webster, MA. You will underwrite, price risks, nurture agency relationships, and collaborate with new business underwriters to support retention and growth.

In this hybrid role, you’ll serve as a technical resource, guide underwriting decisions within authority, and contribute to training and development of staff while traveling to agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, professional-level knowledge in a specialized field, or equivalent related experience.
• 2–4 years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree/equivalent plus4–6 years of related experience.
• Prior experience as a Commercial Lines Underwriter I, equivalent underwriting experience with another insurer, or as an Underwriting Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage Commercial Lines renewal business for assigned agencies, including referred accounts, ensuring risks are appropriately evaluated and priced.
• Make underwriting decisions within established authority, guidelines, procedures, and philosophies; research and document issues, develop solutions, exercise sound discretion when warranted, and refer accounts requiring additional authority.
• Build strong agent relationships and effectively market the company, its products, and services through regular communication.
• Analyze agency performance and profitability using Agency Analysis Reports, identifying trends and evaluating the quality and composition of each agency’s book.
• Recommend pricing decisions that support retention and new money targets and professionally deliver renewal quotes and proposals.
• Develop and execute agency visitation plans and represent the company at industry meetings and hearings as requested.
• Manage renewals efficiently and responsively, applying the appropriate level of underwriting review to risks ranging from small BOP accounts to larger or more complex Commercial Auto accounts.
• Maintain strong knowledge of company products, pricing, underwriting guidelines and philosophies, policy language, coverages, and endorsements, and serve as a technical resource to agents and internal staff.
• Partner with team members and other departments, assist underwriters in meeting goals, and support the training and development of underwriting staff.
• Within assigned authority, review and approve referrals from developing underwriters and provide feedback.
• Maintain a personal development plan and participate in management-identified training.
• Travel to agencies when needed to build and maintain relationships.

Skills

Communication

Sales and negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Underwriting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

2–4 years related experience

Job description

Commercial Lines Renewal Underwriter II (Hybrid)

Location: Webster, MA, US

Company: MAPFRE

Summary

Join our Commercial Lines team and manage a profitable book of renewal business within an assigned territory. You’ll evaluate and price risks, manage agency relationships, and partner with new business underwriters and Business Development Representatives to support retention, profitability, and growth. You’ll also serve as a technical resource, help solve complex underwriting issues, and support the development of other underwriters.

What You’ll Do

• Underwrite and manage Commercial Lines renewal business for assigned agencies, including referred accounts, ensuring risks are appropriately evaluated and priced.
• Make underwriting decisions within established authority, guidelines, procedures, and philosophies; research and document issues, develop solutions, exercise sound discretion when warranted, and refer accounts requiring additional authority.
• Build strong agent relationships and effectively market the company, its products, and services through regular communication.
• Analyze agency performance and profitability using Agency Analysis Reports, identifying trends and evaluating the quality and composition of each agency’s book.
• Recommend pricing decisions that support retention and new money targets and professionally deliver renewal quotes and proposals.
• Develop and execute agency visitation plans and represent the company at industry meetings and hearings as requested.
• Manage renewals efficiently and responsively, applying the appropriate level of underwriting review to risks ranging from small BOP accounts to larger or more complex Commercial Auto accounts.
• Maintain strong knowledge of company products, pricing, underwriting guidelines and philosophies, policy language, coverages, and endorsements, and serve as a technical resource to agents and internal staff.
• Partner with team members and other departments, assist underwriters in meeting goals, and support the training and development of underwriting staff.
• Within assigned authority, review and approve referrals from developing underwriters and provide feedback.
• Maintain a personal development plan and participate in management-identified training.
• Travel to agencies when needed to build and maintain relationships.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree, professional-level knowledge in a specialized field, or equivalent related experience.
• 2–4 years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree/equivalent plus4–6 years of related experience.
• Prior experience as a Commercial Lines Underwriter I, equivalent underwriting experience with another insurer, or as an Underwriting Services Supervisor.
• Strong business judgment, communication, sales and negotiation, analytical, and time-management skills.

Why Mapfre?

As a global insurance leader with a strong local presence, we offer more than a job — we provide a purpose-driven career where your growth, well-being, and impact truly matter.
Purpose & Culture: Join a company built on trust, collaboration, and inclusion. Our values guide everything we do, creating a workplace where people feel respected and empowered.
Career Growth: Advance your skills through tuition reimbursement, leadership programs, and internal mobility opportunities. Your development is our priority.
Social Responsibility: Contribute to meaningful initiatives through Fundación Mapfre, supporting communities and sustainability worldwide.

Pay Transparency: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by several factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Some roles at Mapfre are eligible for commission and/or bonus earnings, in addition to salary, calculated based upon factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $77,800

Benefits Highlights: At Mapfre, we invest in our employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): A flexible PTO program that combines vacation, personal, volunteer and sick time into one convenient bank of paid time off.
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing: Eligible employees may participate in Mapfre's 401(k) plan that includes company matching contributions up to certain amounts under the terms of the plan.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage: Choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage under group plans offered by the company.
• Other Benefits Include: STD, LTD, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA and various wellness programs

Benefits provided are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plan or policy. The Company reserves the right to alter, amend, or terminate benefits in its sole discretion. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://mapfre.gobenefits.net/

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact the Mapfre Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. Mapfre is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Important Notice: The information above is intended to provide a general overview of available benefits. Eligibility, plan provisions, and coverage are governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans and policies, which may be modified from time to time.

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