Remote Senior Commercial Underwriter — High-Impact Risk

EMC Insurance Companies; North Carolina; Remote; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance Companies is seeking a senior underwriter to lead high-volume accounts with strong risk assessment and pricing capabilities. You will educate agents, expand agency relationships, and support underwriting leadership across the team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5 years in commercial lines underwriting, and may include CPCU designation. Travel to agencies is expected, with a focus on delivering superior customer experiences and strategic growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or business administration.
• Five years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• CPCU designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a profitable book for a high-volume territory with underwriting authority.
• Evaluate complex accounts for risk, pricing and exposure.
• Develop agency relationships and educate agents.
• Explain EMC products, appetite and services to agents.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and share guidance.
• Collaborate with marketing and branch management in planning.
• Travel as required to visit agencies.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Customer service

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-project management

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

EMC Insurance Companies is seeking a senior underwriter to lead high-volume accounts with strong risk assessment and pricing capabilities. You will educate agents, expand agency relationships, and support underwriting leadership across the team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5 years in commercial lines underwriting, and may include CPCU designation. Travel to agencies is expected, with a focus on delivering superior customer experiences and strategic growth opportunities.