Senior Regional Underwriting Leader - Excess WC (Hybrid)

Safety National; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Safety National is seeking an Excess Workers’ Compensation Senior Regional Underwriting Manager in the Burbank, CA area. This role leads profitable growth, partners with brokers and clients, and shapes underwriting strategies across the territory.

You will mentor underwriters, collaborate with actuarial, claims, and business development teams, and travel ~40% to meet industry partners. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent underwriting experience is required, with 10+ years of experience in large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent underwriting experience.
• 10+ years of experience underwriting large workers’ compensation accounts.
• Strong knowledge of regional insurance markets, brokers, and customer relationships.
• Experience coordinating with facultative reinsurance, actuarial, legal, claims, and business development partners.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth within an assigned territory as a senior underwriting leader.
• Serve as a trusted partner to brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop strategic underwriting solutions and strengthen agency relationships.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters and contribute to underwriting initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions and expand market presence.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent underwriting experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Safety National is seeking an Excess Workers’ Compensation Senior Regional Underwriting Manager in the Burbank, CA area. This role leads profitable growth, partners with brokers and clients, and shapes underwriting strategies across the territory.

You will mentor underwriters, collaborate with actuarial, claims, and business development teams, and travel ~40% to meet industry partners. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent underwriting experience is required, with 10+ years of experience in large