Inside Underwriter

CRC Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

New Parent Leave

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an Inside Underwriter to execute underwriting activities within binding authority and brokerage markets. The role focuses on risk evaluation, applying carrier guidelines, and supporting new and renewal production to drive growth.

Responsibilities include end-to-end underwriting, terms negotiation with carriers, and ensuring compliance with internal and carrier standards in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting or brokering specialty or E&S insurance products.
• Progression toward broader authority and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within binding authority and brokerage markets.
• Manage end-to-end underwriting process from submissions to policy confirmation.
• Negotiate terms with carriers and ensure alignment with strategy.
• Resolve coverage issues and monitor compliance with guidelines.
• Support production goals and maintain efficient workflow in a structured environment.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Evaluation

Policy Structure

Binding Authority

Market Placement

Carrier Relations

Workflow Management

Job description

The Inside Underwriter executes underwriting activities in a structured environment by evaluating risk, applying carrier guidelines, and placing business within binding authority and brokerage markets. This role supports new and renewal production by underwriting business, solving coverage issues, and ensuring compliance with internal and carrier standards. The core function of this role centers on efficient underwriting execution, risk evaluation, and supporting business growth within defined authority and pricing parameters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Underwrite new and renewal business within binding authority and brokerage markets, including evaluating risk, determining terms, and placing coverage in accordance with carrier and company guidelines
• Manage the underwriting process end-to-end, including submissions, quoting, binding, and policy confirmation within established authority levels
• Negotiate coverage terms with carriers, including pricing, structures, and policy provisions, while ensuring alignment with underwriting strategy
• Resolve underwriting and coverage issues by analyzing risk characteristics and applying appropriate solutions for retail agents
• Monitor assigned accounts to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and carrier underwriting guidelines
• Support production goals by driving new and renewal business activity and maintaining efficient workflow execution in a structured environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience within underwriting or brokering specialty or E&S insurance products
• Experience expectations increase across the career path, with progression toward broader authority, complex risk evaluation, and independent decision-making

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Appropriate state-specific insurance license required. Additional certifications and designations may be pursued to support technical expertise and underwriting authority progression.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk evaluation, and policy structure
• Ability to independently analyze insurance risks and determine appropriate terms and conditions
• Knowledge of binding authority guidelines and market placement strategies
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to resolve complex coverage and underwriting issues
• Effective communication and relationship management skills with carriers and agents
• Ability to manage high-volume underwriting workflows with accuracy and efficiency
• The annual base salary for this position is $56,000-$70,000

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. 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. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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