Commercial Transportation Underwriter

200 CRC Insurance Svcs LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and

New parent leave

Restricted stock units / deferred comp

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking a Commercial Transportation Underwriter who will evaluate, price, and bind risks within authority, develop terms, and negotiate with brokers or clients to secure profitable business.

This role collaborates with claims, actuarial, and finance, maintains documentation, and monitors portfolio performance while staying current with products, regulations, and market trends. A bachelor's degree and 2+ years underwriting experience are required; CPCU/AU is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of underwriting or relevant insurance experience.
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of underwriting principles, guidelines, and practices.
• Experience in a collaborative, broker-focused service environment.
• Progress toward CPCU or AU is preferred.
• Valid insurance license may be required in some jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze risk factors and determine appropriate pricing and coverage within delegated authority.
• Review applications, financial statements, inspection reports, and other relevant documents to assess exposure.
• Apply underwriting guidelines, line of business strategies, and risk appetite frameworks to support sound decision-making.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers or clients to secure profitable business.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as claims, actuarial, and finance to resolve coverage or policy issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all underwriting decisions and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends to recommend corrective action when necessary.
• Participate in training and development initiatives to maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, regulations, and market trends.

Skills

Risk analysis

Exposure evaluation

Financial statement interpretation

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication skills

Underwriting systems

MS Office

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or related field

Job description

CRC Group is a leading, independent pure-play brokerage and underwriting specialty insurance distributor. Our culture puts people first, prioritizing long-term relationships, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement. As a result of listening to our employees, CRC Group earned a Top Workplaces USA award three years in a row based solely on employee feedback and CRC Group is currently Great Place To Work Certified! If you want to work for a company where employees are valued and growth is encouraged, CRC Group could be the place.

This Commercial Transportation Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and pricing insurance risks within established authority limits to achieve profitable growth. Utilizes underwriting judgment and company guidelines to assess risk, develop terms, and negotiate conditions that align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Analyze risk factors and determine appropriate pricing and coverage within delegated authority.
• Review applications, financial statements, inspection reports, and other relevant documents to assess exposure.
• Apply underwriting guidelines, line of business strategies, and risk appetite frameworks to support sound decision-making.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers or clients to secure profitable business.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as claims, actuarial, and finance to resolve coverage or policy issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all underwriting decisions and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends to recommend corrective action when necessary.
• Participate in training and development initiatives to maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, regulations, and market trends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of underwriting or relevant insurance experience.
• Demonstrated applied knowledge of underwriting principles, guidelines, and practices.
• Experience in a collaborative, broker-focused service environment.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

• Progress toward professional designations such as CPCU or AU is preferred.
• Valid insurance license may be required in some jurisdictions.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in risk analysis and exposure evaluation.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and industry-specific data.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with underwriting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail orientation with ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making within defined authority.

Regular or Temporary: Regular. Language Fluency: English (Required). Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America).

If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation.

The annual base salary for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. Additional incentive pay is available for this position.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group:

• Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

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Why CRC Group?

• Growth: Advance your career with our learning and leadership development programs.
• Innovation: Work in a forward-thinking environment that values new ideas.
• Community: Be part of a supportive team that celebrates success together.
• Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement plans.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you value integrity and are driven to succeed, CRC Group is the place for you.