Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid Growth & Risk

The Jonus Group; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to manage an established portfolio of commercial insurance business and to drive profitable growth. The role emphasizes technical underwriting, risk assessment, and strong agency relationships in a hybrid work model with remote opportunities based on location.

Ideal candidates will have deep experience in commercial P&C underwriting, an ability to generate new business, and a track record of working effectively with

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial property and casualty underwriting, preferably within an insurance carrier environment.
• Strong technical underwriting expertise, particularly in casualty lines.
• Experience underwriting risks in construction, oil and gas, and/or forest products industries is highly preferred.
• Proven success in generating new business and supporting profitable portfolio growth.
• Strong agency relationship management and business development skills.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex commercial risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and capable of managing responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and underwrite an established portfolio of commercial lines insurance business.
• Evaluate commercial property and casualty risks, with a strong emphasis on casualty exposures.
• Assess risk characteristics, determine appropriate coverage terms, and make sound underwriting decisions to support profitability.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive profitable portfolio growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance agents and agency partners.
• Underwrite accounts across a variety of industries, including construction, oil and gas, and forest products.
• Manage underwriting activities across assigned territories, primarily within Louisiana and Arkansas.
• Perform hands-on underwriting responsibilities, including risk assessment, account evaluation, and documentation.
• Work effectively within established underwriting processes, including manual workflows.
• Independently manage competing priorities while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and accountability.

Skills

Underwriting

Business development

Agency management

Analytical skills

Time management

Job description

The Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to manage an established portfolio of commercial insurance business and to drive profitable growth. The role emphasizes technical underwriting, risk assessment, and strong agency relationships in a hybrid work model with remote opportunities based on location.

Ideal candidates will have deep experience in commercial P&C underwriting, an ability to generate new business, and a track record of working effectively with