Lead Underwriter & Team Leader — Risk & Portfolio

CRC Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

CRC Group in Houston is seeking an Underwriting Team Leader to guide a team of underwriters, balance individual risk with portfolio goals, and ensure adherence to underwriting standards.

The role underwrites new and renewal business, manages the full workflow from submissions to policy servicing, mentors less experienced underwriters, and collaborates with producers and internal teams to drive performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Experience underwriting multi-line or specialty insurance products.
• Experience mentoring teammates in a closed-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow from submissions to documentation.
• Monitor production metrics and portfolio quality.
• Collaborate with producers and internal teams on decisions.
• Provide leadership and mentor less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related insurance designation

Job description

CRC Group in Houston is seeking an Underwriting Team Leader to guide a team of underwriters, balance individual risk with portfolio goals, and ensure adherence to underwriting standards.

The role underwrites new and renewal business, manages the full workflow from submissions to policy servicing, mentors less experienced underwriters, and collaborates with producers and internal teams to drive performance and compliance.