Remote Senior Underwriter – Workers' Compensation

Summit Insurance Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Underwriter with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or related field, and 13+ years of underwriting experience. The role focuses on evaluating and underwriting new and renewal business while building strong partnerships with agents and clients.

Responsibilities include developing risk assessment models, ensuring compliance, and communicating strategies to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance or related field.
• 13+ years of underwriting experience.
• Professional designations such as AU, CPCU, CIC, INS or ARM preferred or in progress.
• Works with minimal supervision and can escalate risk decisions.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the evaluation and underwriting of new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Develops and implements advanced risk assessment models for coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Fosters partnerships with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain information and guidance.
• Obtains and analyzes reports to support underwriting decisions (e.g., motor vehicle reports, loss history).
• Ensures documentation and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates complex policy renewals and modifications for enhancements and risk mitigation.
• Communicates underwriting strategies to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
• Monitors industry trends and market conditions.
• Maintains relationships to generate and retain profitable business.
• Assists with staff performance and talent decisions; may participate in leadership decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Remote work location includes Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington DC.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance or related field

Tools

Marketing tools

Job description

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Underwriter with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or related field, and 13+ years of underwriting experience. The role focuses on evaluating and underwriting new and renewal business while building strong partnerships with agents and clients.

Responsibilities include developing risk assessment models, ensuring compliance, and communicating strategies to stakeholders.