Commercial Lines Underwriting Leader, Property Focus

The Jacobson Group; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacobson Group seeks an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager to lead and inspire its underwriting team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on directing underwriting activities, optimizing portfolio performance, and strengthening agency relationships to drive profitable growth and high-quality risk selection.

Primary focus on property within BOP and related lines. Responsibilities include setting strategies, ensuring compliance, mentoring staff, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive Property and Casualty insurance experience with significant Commercial Lines underwriting background.
• Demonstrated experience leading underwriting teams and managing portfolio, territory, or agency-level results.
• Proven ability to leverage analytics to drive business decisions and develop productive agency relationships.
• Experience working across underwriting and related business functions; project or process-improvement experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement underwriting and portfolio strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Oversee underwriting quality, risk assessment, authority limits, compliance, workflows, and service standards.
• Evaluate portfolio, territory, and agency performance to identify opportunities and address underperforming segments.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounts to ensure sound risk management.
• Improve underwriting processes and automation in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop underwriting staff to foster high performance and growth.

Skills

Commercial Lines underwriting

Leadership

Analytics

Agency relationships

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU designation

Job description

The Jacobson Group seeks an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager to lead and inspire its underwriting team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on directing underwriting activities, optimizing portfolio performance, and strengthening agency relationships to drive profitable growth and high-quality risk selection.

Primary focus on property within BOP and related lines. Responsibilities include setting strategies, ensuring compliance, mentoring staff, and collaborating with