Remote Underwriting Leader – Growth, Strategy & Mentorship

Distinguished Programs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Fridays

Healthcare coverage

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Growth opportunities

Wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead and mentor underwriters, guide risk selection and pricing, and coordinate with Program Managers and Sales Executives. This remote role supports growth across multiple specialty programs and emphasizes process improvement, compliance, and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of underwriting experience and a minimum of 3 years in supervision, paired with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• 3+ years with direct supervision and/or management of people.
• Advanced technical underwriting expertise with a high level of insurance knowledge & underwriting practices.
• Data analytics to monitor profitability of products, rate achievement, and SLA’s.
• High energy, pro-active self-starter with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to set and meet goals by obtaining buy-in from management, peers and associates.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to achieve desired goals and interact effectively.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Superior organization skills including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Professional insurance designation(s) preferred
• Insurance license per state requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor and coach Underwriters in technical and professional skills.
• Supervise the underwriting operations while providing guidance to a team of Underwriters.
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance and execute on strategic pricing and growth models.
• Administer and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, rating rules and insurance regulations.
• Work with Program Managers to strengthen and grow designated programs.
• Partner with Sales Executives and Program Managers to ensure fluid communication and alignment.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Create, coordinate and participate in underwriting training.
• Foster an environment conducive to continuous improvement.
• Solve for root cause problems and provide a resolution path.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve workflow, productivity, growth, profitability and quality.
• Monitor, manage and report on Service Level Agreement to key stakeholders.
• Participate and ensure quality control process.
• Obtain and understand market intel and trends.
• Underwrite as needed; risk selection, pricing and coverage assessment based on underwriting guidelines.
• Limited travel may be required.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Data analytics

Proactive

Goal setting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Insurance designations

Insurance license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead and mentor underwriters, guide risk selection and pricing, and coordinate with Program Managers and Sales Executives. This remote role supports growth across multiple specialty programs and emphasizes process improvement, compliance, and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of underwriting experience and a minimum of 3 years in supervision, paired with strong