Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter — Remote MD

Selby Jennings; Maryland; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnering with a Top 35 U.S. Property & Casualty carrier to hire a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter for the Maryland territory.

This fully remote role requires residency in Maryland to support agency relationships and drive business development across the territory. You will underwrite a diverse commercial portfolio across Property, GL, Auto, Umbrella, and Workers' Comp, while collaborating with agents and brokers to ensure profitable growth and strong service levels.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting multi-line middle market accounts.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Lines coverages, pricing, risk assessment, and portfolio management.
• Proven success developing and maintaining independent agency and broker relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, ARM, or CIC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently underwrite and manage a profitable book of Commercial Lines business throughout Maryland.
• Evaluate new and renewal submissions across multiple lines, including Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, and Workers' Compensation.
• Assess risk exposures, coverage needs, pricing adequacy, and account profitability.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agency partners to drive production and retention.
• Travel periodically within the territory for agency meetings, marketing visits, and relationship-building activities.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing within established underwriting authority.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Claims, Risk Control, and Operations to provide exceptional service to clients and distribution partners.
• Monitor market trends, competitive conditions, and portfolio performance to support profitable growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior underwriting staff when appropriate and serve as a technical underwriting resource.

Skills

Underwriting

Agency relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Risk assessment

Portfolio management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPCU/AU/ARM/CIC designation a plus

Job description

Selby Jennings is partnering with a Top 35 U.S. Property & Casualty carrier to hire a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter for the Maryland territory.

This fully remote role requires residency in Maryland to support agency relationships and drive business development across the territory. You will underwrite a diverse commercial portfolio across Property, GL, Auto, Umbrella, and Workers' Comp, while collaborating with agents and brokers to ensure profitable growth and strong service levels.