Senior Commercial Underwriting Leader

Colorado Psychiatric; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC is seeking an Underwriting Leader to oversee a high-performing commercial lines underwriting team. You will guide strategy, decide on complex accounts, and partner with agents to drive profitable growth while coaching underwriters and maintaining risk discipline.

This role emphasizes leadership, pricing accuracy, and strong agency relationships. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in insurance or business, 6+ years of underwriting experience, and professional designations such as CPCU or CIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or business is required or equivalent
• Six or more years in commercial lines underwriting or related experience
• Professional designations (CPCU/CIC) preferred to demonstrate expertise

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting team to drive profitable portfolio growth and strong results
• Make final decisions on complex accounts and provide guidance on risks
• Monitor workload, performance, and book results to meet goals
• Ensure pricing aligns with risk quality across the portfolio
• Build and maintain agency relationships and coach underwriters/agents

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or business

CPCU or CIC designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

EMC is seeking an Underwriting Leader to oversee a high-performing commercial lines underwriting team. You will guide strategy, decide on complex accounts, and partner with agents to drive profitable growth while coaching underwriters and maintaining risk discipline.

This role emphasizes leadership, pricing accuracy, and strong agency relationships. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in insurance or business, 6+ years of underwriting experience, and professional designations such as CPCU or CIC.