Senior Commercial Lines Manager & Underwriting Leader

Chris-Leef General Agency, Inc.; Shawnee (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris-Leef General Agency, Inc. in Shawnee, KS seeks a Commercial Lines Manager to lead the Commercial Lines Department, balancing management (approximately 75%) with underwriting production (approximately 25%).

This role focuses on profitability and growth by guiding underwriting staff, ensuring adherence to carrier guidelines, and fostering accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. The position also serves as the primary resource for audits and reporting, while under

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5–10 years of Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Excess & Surplus Lines experience required.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or coaching experience.
• Active State Property & Casualty License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting staff and monitor department performance.
• Ensure adherence to workflows and carrier guidelines.
• Maintain accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Support staff development, audits, and reporting.
• Underwrite within the agency’s book of business as needed.

Skills

Advanced underwriting knowledge

Leadership and coaching

Analytical and reporting skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Agency management systems

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Agency management systems

Job description

Chris-Leef General Agency, Inc. in Shawnee, KS seeks a Commercial Lines Manager to lead the Commercial Lines Department, balancing management (approximately 75%) with underwriting production (approximately 25%).

This role focuses on profitability and growth by guiding underwriting staff, ensuring adherence to carrier guidelines, and fostering accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement. The position also serves as the primary resource for audits and reporting, while under