Lead, Builders Risk Underwriting – Hybrid/Remote

Builders Mutual Insurance Company; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

PTO + holidays

Professional development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Builders Mutual Insurance Company seeks an experienced Underwriting Manager, Builders Risk, to lead underwriting operations for an assigned segment, align priorities with strategy, and drive profitable growth. You will mentor a high-performing team, ensure pricing discipline, and supervise complex risk decisions with delegated authority.

The role is remote with optional Raleigh-area hybrid days and requires collaboration across Product Management, Risk Management, Claims, Actuarial, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Insurance, or related field; 5-7 years commercial lines underwriting.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance coverage, pricing, risk selection, and portfolio management.
• Prior leadership experience managing performance and underwriting talent.
• Proven track record of profitable growth, retention, underwriting quality, and customer service.
• Experience managing agency/broker relationships and resolving complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong planning, analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with underwriting and rating systems, data tools, and office technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting operations for an assigned segment, portfolio, or team with aligned priorities.
• Drive profitable growth through disciplined risk selection, pricing, retention, portfolio management.
• Monitor production, profitability, loss trends, exposure, service, and quality; implement improvement plans.
• Review and approve complex or high-value risks within delegated authority.
• Recruit, lead, coach, and retain a high-performing team with development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture with sound judgment and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies, brokers, and distribution partners.
• Partner with Product Management and Sales to identify market opportunities.
• Collaborate across Risk Management, Claims, Actuarial, Compliance to address trends.
• Use data and systems to improve decision quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Portfolio management

Risk assessment

Agency relationships

Strong communication

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Underwriting guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Insurance

Tools

Underwriting systems

Rating tools

Office software

Job description

Builders Mutual Insurance Company seeks an experienced Underwriting Manager, Builders Risk, to lead underwriting operations for an assigned segment, align priorities with strategy, and drive profitable growth. You will mentor a high-performing team, ensure pricing discipline, and supervise complex risk decisions with delegated authority.

The role is remote with optional Raleigh-area hybrid days and requires collaboration across Product Management, Risk Management, Claims, Actuarial, and