Remote Commercial Lines Underwriting Specialist

The Mutual Group; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness incentives

Generous time off

Hybrid/remote options

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Mutual Group is seeking an Underwriting Specialist to manage a book of business, review new/renewal cases, assess risk, and prepare quotes. The role emphasizes building strong agent relationships to drive profitable growth.

Hybrid or remote work is available based on location and requirements. Qualified candidates will have substantial underwriting experience, an insurance designation preferred, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field preferred.
• Holding or working towards an insurance designation preferred (CPCU, IIA, etc.).
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in commercial underwriting, including one to three years in a property and casualty insurance company.
• Experience writing business for churches or religious affiliated institutions preferred.
• Broad knowledge of common terms, practices and regulations in the P&C insurance industry.
• Ability to consistently apply advanced underwriting concepts and practices within the P&C underwriting field.
• Adept at negotiating, exercising sound judgment in analysis and decision making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers profitable outcomes on less complex niche business through effective risk selection and pricing.
• Develops and maintains relationships with distribution partners; conducts portfolio reviews.
• Coordinates with risk control for inspections and service needs for insureds.
• Supports renewal actions with timely renewals, non-renewals and conditional notices.
• Mentors staff and assists in training new hires; supports change management.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Insurance designation CPCU/IIA

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Mutual Group is seeking an Underwriting Specialist to manage a book of business, review new/renewal cases, assess risk, and prepare quotes. The role emphasizes building strong agent relationships to drive profitable growth.

Hybrid or remote work is available based on location and requirements. Qualified candidates will have substantial underwriting experience, an insurance designation preferred, and strong analytical and communication skills.