Lead, Construction Underwriting Programs

NIP Group; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NIP Group seeks an experienced Manager, Underwriting Programs to lead SitePro underwriting teams, owning portfolio production, profitability, and service results. You will move between people development, complex underwriting decisions, and cross-functional execution to deliver sustainable growth.

The role strengthens underwriting capabilities, builds broker relationships, and drives process improvements across the organization to achieve profitable growth and strong risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive property and casualty underwriting experience, with a focus on construction exposures.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing underwriting teams.
• Experience managing a portfolio against production, profitability, retention, pricing, and service objectives.
• Familiarity with multiple rating and policy issuance systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• CPCU, CIC, or another relevant insurance designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the underwriting team.
• Set clear team goals and individual expectations aligned with portfolio strategy, growth objectives, profitability targets, and carrier commitments.
• Coach and develop underwriters through regular one-on-ones, reviews, and development planning.
• Manage performance reviews, succession planning, and PTO coordination.
• Build the team’s technical and commercial capabilities while promoting sound judgment and accountability.
• Take ownership of production and performance results (new business, renewal retention, rate achievement, loss ratio, etc.).
• Use performance reporting to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps.
• Implement timely coaching plans and workflow improvements.
• Ensure portfolio delivers on growth, profitability, service, and carrier objectives.
• Underwrite new and renewal business per authority, guidelines, and regulatory obligations.
• Review complex accounts and provide underwriting direction for referrals to senior leadership.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Portfolio management

Team development

Negotiation & communication

Strategic underwriting decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

CPCU/CIC or equivalent designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NIP Group seeks an experienced Manager, Underwriting Programs to lead SitePro underwriting teams, owning portfolio production, profitability, and service results. You will move between people development, complex underwriting decisions, and cross-functional execution to deliver sustainable growth.

The role strengthens underwriting capabilities, builds broker relationships, and drives process improvements across the organization to achieve profitable growth and strong risk management.