Hybrid Field Underwriter II: Commercial Lines Growth

Mapfre; Webster (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) & Company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance & LTD

FSA/HSA

Job summary

MAPFRE in Webster, MA is seeking a Commercial Lines Field Underwriter II for a hybrid role to drive profitable growth and strengthen agency partnerships. You will analyze submissions, set pricing within authority, and guide accounts from submissions to quotes or declines.

The role requires 2–4 years of underwriting experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel. Preference for AU/CPCU/CIC progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–4 years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience, or an Associate’s degree or equivalent plus 4–6 years of related experience.
• Prior experience as a Commercial Lines Underwriter I or equivalent at another insurer, or as an underwriting services supervisor, required.
• Solid knowledge of insurance concepts, coverage forms, rating factors, pricing, and underwriting guidelines.
• Strong business judgment, analytical, problem‑solving, time management, sales, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to travel to agencies as needed.
• Progress toward an AU, CPCU, or CIC designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth and achieve underwriting and production goals across key Commercial Lines products within your territory.
• Review and analyze submissions, gather information, evaluate risk, and move accounts to quote or decline.
• Set pricing and recommend coverages within assigned authority, applying sound judgment and guidelines.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned agents, clearly communicating underwriting appetite, decisions, coverage value, and competitive advantages.
• Partner with agents, BDRs, Renewal Underwriters, and internal teams to identify growth, account‑rounding, and portfolio opportunities.
• Identify agency and market trends to support territory planning, portfolio management, and competitive positioning.
• Research and resolve underwriting issues, develop practical solutions, and escalate complex matters appropriately.
• Participate in agency visits and travel as needed to strengthen relationships and support profitable growth.
• Effectively prioritize workload and adjust underwriting depth based on account size and complexity while meeting service, quality, and production objectives.
• Maintain strong knowledge of products, pricing, guidelines, and underwriting philosophies, serving as a technical resource for agents and internal teams.
• Share technical knowledge, support new team members as needed, and participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Skills

Underwriting

Analytical skills

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

MAPFRE in Webster, MA is seeking a Commercial Lines Field Underwriter II for a hybrid role to drive profitable growth and strengthen agency partnerships. You will analyze submissions, set pricing within authority, and guide accounts from submissions to quotes or declines.

The role requires 2–4 years of underwriting experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel. Preference for AU/CPCU/CIC progress.