Senior P&C Programs Underwriter – Hybrid & Growth Catalyst

archgroup; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with matching

Paid time off 20 days

Paid holidays and Volunteer Time Off

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Underwriter for P&C Programs to drive profitability, growth, and underwriting excellence.

You will evaluate complex risks, guide underwriting strategy, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve portfolio performance. This hybrid role requires strong technical underwriting, strategic thinking, and collaboration with Program Managers, Actuarial, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong technical underwriting, analytical, and risk assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, solve complex problems, and influence outcomes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to remain effective under pressure, embrace change, and consistently deliver results in a complex and evolving environment.
• Strategic mindset with a commitment to achieving underwriting and portfolio objectives.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage referrals for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and business objectives.
• Exercise sound underwriting judgment within delegated authority and recommend enhancements to authority, pricing, coverage, and underwriting strategies where appropriate.
• Analyze program performance, claims activity, referral trends, and market intelligence to identify opportunities for profitable growth and improved results.
• Partner with Program Managers on portfolio management, annual planning, and performance monitoring to ensure programs remain aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Property, Ceded Reinsurance, Corporate Underwriting, Actuarial, Product, and Compliance.
• Conduct and support underwriting audits of assigned programs and participate in peer reviews as needed.
• Represent the Programs division with internal and external stakeholders on underwriting matters and strategic initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to projects that enhance underwriting performance, operational effectiveness, and business results.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Underwriting strategy

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision making

Portfolio management

Collaboration

Job description

Arch Insurance Group Inc. in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Underwriter for P&C Programs to drive profitability, growth, and underwriting excellence.

You will evaluate complex risks, guide underwriting strategy, and deliver data-driven recommendations that improve portfolio performance. This hybrid role requires strong technical underwriting, strategic thinking, and collaboration with Program Managers, Actuarial, and Compliance.