Senior Construction Underwriter — Hybrid & Growth

CopperPoint Insurance Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CopperPoint Insurance Companies in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Executive UW - Construction to underwrite a middle market to large Construction portfolio and drive profitable growth through disciplined risk selection. The role blends high-level underwriting with client-facing leadership and agency relationship management.

You'll train and mentor less experienced underwriters, build a field-ready pipeline, and uphold regulatory and company guidelines while delivering exceptional service to internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages, and business processes.
• Deep expertise in commercial lines construction underwriting; assess complex risks for profitable growth.
• Proven business development acumen; strong sales and marketing with track record of expanding relationships.
• Collaborative team player; builds trust, influences outcomes and contributes to a high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Construction accounts by evaluating risk characteristics, exposures, hazards, and controls to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Maintain deep expertise in the Construction industry and stay current on market trends and emerging risks.
• Balance risk selection and pricing strategies to drive profitable growth while maintaining strong producer relationships.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to agency partners, providing guidance on products, services, and underwriting philosophy.
• Build and maintain strong agency relationships to attract and retain targeted business.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities to achieve production and business mix objectives.
• Meet established underwriting performance goals, including production, quote, and hit ratio metrics.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain underwriting files in compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and support the development of less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting

Construction underwriting

Business development

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Business administration/finance background

Job description

CopperPoint Insurance Companies in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Executive UW - Construction to underwrite a middle market to large Construction portfolio and drive profitable growth through disciplined risk selection. The role blends high-level underwriting with client-facing leadership and agency relationship management.

You'll train and mentor less experienced underwriters, build a field-ready pipeline, and uphold regulatory and company guidelines while delivering exceptional service to internal