Sr. Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

Lensa; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Sr. Commercial Underwriter to manage a book of business with a focus on profitability and growth. This role involves assessing coverage risks, preparing quotes, and building relationships with agents. The position offers a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of commercial underwriting experience.
• Experience with churches or religious institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of business focusing on profitability and growth.
• Review new and renewal business, assess coverage risks.
• Build relationships with agents to facilitate business flow.

Skills

Negotiation

Judgment

Decision-making

Customer service orientation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Insurance designation (e.g., CPCU, IIA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sr. Religious Organizations Commercial Lines Underwriter - Hybrid or Remote Opportunity

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As a Sr. Commercial Underwriter, you will manage a book of business focusing on profitability and growth. Responsibilities include reviewing new and renewal business, assessing coverage risks, preparing quotes, and responding to coverage questions within your authority level. You will also build relationships with agents to facilitate positive business flow, working independently and exercising significant judgment. Depending on location and role requirements, this position may be hybrid or fully remote.

Accountabilities

• Deliver profitable outcomes on less complex niche business through effective risk selection, including analyzing, selecting, and pricing business with prescriptive coverage terms.
• Examine inspection reports, location, risk, financial data, and other tools to identify concerns.
• Coordinate with Risk Control for inspections and follow-ups.
• Drive corrective actions on renewal accounts.
• Escalate referrals needing higher-level review or approval.
• Ensure timely release of renewals, non-renewals, and notices to meet service and regulatory standards.
• Achieve key performance indicators for the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distribution partners, including regular portfolio reviews and meeting customer service standards.
• Coordinate with the distribution team to build pipelines, resolve issues, and oversee change management.
• Communicate regularly with team members about agency health and market conditions.

Cultivate a High Performing Culture

• Provide superior customer service and demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Mentor support staff and support their career development.
• Review, mentor, and approve underwriting decisions for lower authority associates.
• Assist in training new hires and internal promotions.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Insurance designation (e.g., CPCU, IIA) preferred or working towards it.
• At least five years of progressive commercial underwriting experience, including 1-3 years in property and casualty insurance.
• Experience with churches or religious institutions is preferred.

Recommended Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of P&C insurance terms, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to apply advanced underwriting concepts and practices.
• Strong negotiation, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage large workloads and deadlines.

Compensation

• $58,800 - $98,000 depending on experience, plus bonus eligibility.
• In CA, CT, MA, NJ, NY, and PA, salary range is $64,800 - $108,000 plus bonus eligibility.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and incentive plans.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Basic life, AD&D, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness incentives.
• Generous paid time off, including personal, holiday, and volunteer days.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options.
• Educational assistance.