Personal Lines Underwriting Manager

Insurance Recruiting Solutions; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insurance Recruiting Solutions is seeking an experienced underwriter to own and grow a Personal Lines book, serving as the technical backbone for a fast-moving, tech-enabled organization.

The role requires 6–7+ years in underwriting, MGA/agency background, and a knack for balancing growth with profitability in a data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 6–7+ years of underwriting experience with a strong, stable track record.
• Background from an MGA environment preferred (agency experience also considered).
• Deep understanding of risk selection, pricing, and underwriting tools.
• Sales-minded underwriter who balances growth and profitability.
• Ability to operate both strategically and in detail within a tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a Personal Lines property book with profitability targets.
• Serve as the go-to technical expert on complex risks, carrier appetite, and rating.
• Guide and mentor the team while handling referrals and overflow underwriting.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Help expand product offerings and strengthen carrier relationships.
• Ensure underwriting integrity by auditing systems, rating logic, and workflows.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Pricing

Leadership

Education

CPCU

CIC

ASLI

Job description

Looking for more than just another underwriting role? This is a high-impact “player-coach” opportunity where you’ll own a book of business and serve as the technical backbone of a growing Personal Lines operation.

We’re partnering with a fast-moving, tech-enabled organization that values underwriting discipline, speed, and smart decision-making—not bureaucracy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and grow a Personal Lines property book with clear profitability targets.
• Serve as the go-to technical expert on complex risks, carrier appetite, and rating.
• Guide and mentor the team while handling referrals and overflow underwriting.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Help expand product offerings and strengthen carrier relationships.
• Ensure underwriting integrity by auditing systems, rating logic, and workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 6–7+ years of underwriting experience with a strong, stable track record.
• Background from an MGA environment preferred (agency experience also considered).
• Deep understanding of risk selection, pricing, and underwriting tools.
• A sales-minded underwriter who knows how to balance growth + profitability.
• Ability to operate both strategically and in the details within a tech-driven environment.
• Designations like CPCU, CIC, or ASLI are a plus.