Senior Underwriter, National Specialty Programs

The Mahoney Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mahoney Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior Underwriter - Specialty Programs to manage underwriting for national specialty insurance programs through our wholesale distribution channel.

You will balance underwriting judgment with operational flexibility, support program development, and drive profitability while ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards. This role reports to the VP, Underwriting & Market Placement and does not lead a team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of P&C underwriting experience in national specialty programs, wholesale brokerage, or MGA environment.
• Strong knowledge of P&C coverages, underwriting principles, and risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and products in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficiency with underwriting and agency management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new and renewal submissions across assigned national specialty programs by analyzing exposures, pricing, coverage, and risk characteristics to determine acceptability.
• Issues quotes, binders, endorsements, and policy documentation within delegated underwriting authority.
• Develops underwriting guidelines, workflows, and procedures for emerging programs.
• Monitors underwriting results, loss trends, and portfolio performance for profitability and compliance.
• Uses advanced reporting to drive underwriting strategy discussions and program improvements.
• Attends internal meetings and completes required training.

Skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Bias for action

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management/Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Finance

Active P&C producer license

Active E&S license

Professional designation (CPCU/AU/AINS)

Job description

The Mahoney Group in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Senior Underwriter - Specialty Programs to manage underwriting for national specialty insurance programs through our wholesale distribution channel.

You will balance underwriting judgment with operational flexibility, support program development, and drive profitability while ensuring regulatory compliance and high service standards. This role reports to the VP, Underwriting & Market Placement and does not lead a team.