Senior Commercial Underwriting Lead

EMC Insurance Companies; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance Companies is seeking an Underwriting Leader to oversee a commercial lines underwriting team and drive profitable growth. You will guide strategy, make decisions on complex accounts, and partner with agents to deliver quality submissions.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk evaluation, pricing alignment, and coaching of underwriters to enhance agency partnerships and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in insurance/business.
• Six years of commercial lines underwriting experience or related field.
• Insurance designations such as CPCU/CIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting team to drive profitable portfolio growth and strong results.
• Make final decisions on complex accounts and advise on difficult risks.
• Monitor team workload, performance, and portfolio results.
• Ensure pricing aligns with risk quality across the portfolio.
• Enforce underwriting guidelines and procedures across regions.
• Develop agency relationships and guide underwriters/agents to meet goals.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Risk analysis

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Six years commercial lines underwriting experience

CPCU or CIC designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EMC Insurance Companies is seeking an Underwriting Leader to oversee a commercial lines underwriting team and drive profitable growth. You will guide strategy, make decisions on complex accounts, and partner with agents to deliver quality submissions.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk evaluation, pricing alignment, and coaching of underwriters to enhance agency partnerships and customer experience.