Hybrid Commercial Lines Renewal Underwriter II

Mapfre; 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

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.