Senior Commercial Underwriting Leader

EMC Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance in the United States is seeking an Underwriting Leader to guide a commercial lines underwriting team, drive profitable portfolio growth, and ensure pricing aligns with risk. You will coach underwriters, make final decisions on complex accounts, and strengthen agency partnerships.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk assessment, and disciplined execution to position EMC as a top carrier of choice while achieving strong business outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leads underwriting team to drive profitable portfolio growth and strong business results.
• Makes final decisions on complex accounts and provides guidance on challenging risks.
• Monitors team workload, performance, and overall book results.
• Ensures pricing aligns with risk quality across the portfolio.
• Enforces underwriting guidelines and procedures.
• Tracks agent performance and guides underwriters/agents to meet goals.
• Leads hiring, coaching, and development to ensure consistency and growth.
• Oversees audits, compliance, and relationships with agencies.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Risk analysis

Strategic pricing

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance or business

CPCU/CIC (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

EMC Insurance in the United States is seeking an Underwriting Leader to guide a commercial lines underwriting team, drive profitable portfolio growth, and ensure pricing aligns with risk. You will coach underwriters, make final decisions on complex accounts, and strengthen agency partnerships.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk assessment, and disciplined execution to position EMC as a top carrier of choice while achieving strong business outcomes.