Head of Personal Lines Underwriting — Hybrid Growth

Hiverecruiter; Great Falls (MT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA is seeking a VP of Personal Lines Underwriting to lead a high-performing team and drive growth, profitability, and efficiency in a dynamic MGA environment. You will oversee complex decisions, risk selection, and pricing integrity while expanding carrier partnerships and product offerings.

The role requires senior leadership, 7+ years in Personal Lines underwriting, and a track record of implementing automation and AI-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Personal Lines underwriting experience with strong risk selection and pricing.
• Proven leadership experience developing and mentoring underwriting teams.
• Experience with underwriting/rating platforms, agency management systems, and workflow automation.
• Ability to lead organizational change and technology initiatives, including AI implementation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; CPCU, CIC, ASLI, or similar insurance designation highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Personal Lines underwriting team.
• Grow your own book of business while driving team sales and profitability.
• Oversee complex underwriting decisions, risk selection, and pricing integrity.
• Optimize workflows, automation, and technology to improve operational efficiency.
• Expand carrier partnerships and product offerings to strengthen the Personal Lines portfolio.
• Monitor underwriting performance, ensure carrier compliance, and identify growth opportunities.
• Champion innovation and drive continuous improvement across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Pricing

Risk assessment

AI implementation

Analytical thinking

Strategic decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU/CIC/ASLI designation

Tools

Underwriting/rating platforms

Agency management systems

Workflow automation

Job description

On-site with possibly move to Hybrid – (Southeast U.S.)

United States

Join our growing MGA client! We’re seeking a motivated professional as a VP of Personal Lines Underwriting with precision and speed!

What You'll Do:

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Personal Lines underwriting team.

Grow your own book of business while driving team sales and profitability.

Oversee complex underwriting decisions, risk selection, and pricing integrity.

Optimize workflows, automation, and technology to improve operational efficiency.

Expand carrier partnerships and product offerings to strengthen the Personal Lines portfolio.

Monitor underwriting performance, ensure carrier compliance, and identify growth opportunities.

Champion innovation and drive continuous improvement across the department.

What We're Looking For:

7+ years of Personal Lines underwriting experience with strong risk selection and pricing expertise.

Proven leadership experience developing and mentoring underwriting teams.

Experience with underwriting/rating platforms, agency management systems, and workflow automation.

Ability to lead organizational change and technology initiatives, including AI implementation.

Strong analytical, communication, and strategic decision-making skills.

Bachelor's degree preferred; CPCU, CIC, ASLI, or similar insurance designation highly preferred.