Underwriter

Selby Jennings; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Stamford, CT is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter responsible for evaluating risks and supporting policy servicing. The role emphasizes collaboration, balancing risk assessment with broker and customer support in a fast-paced environment.

You will review, underwrite, and process referrals while collaborating across teams to ensure profitability and exemplary service throughout the policy lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting small commercial accounts is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of General Liability, Commercial Property, Workers' Compensation, and Commercial Auto.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate commercial risks for profitability and guidelines.
• Handle referrals, post-bind reviews, endorsements, policy rewrites, and servicing requests.
• Analyze risk exposures and make underwriting decisions per appetite.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver high-quality customer experiences.
• Respond to inquiries and assist with policy-related issues and billing queries.
• Support process improvements and adapt to evolving guidelines and technology.
• Participate in premium audit activities and communications with policyholders.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: USD80000 - USD135000 per year

A growing insurance organization is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to join its underwriting team. This individual will play a key role in evaluating risks, supporting policy servicing activities, and helping drive profitable growth across a diversified small business portfolio.

This position is ideal for an underwriting professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is comfortable balancing risk assessment with customer and broker support responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate commercial risks to ensure alignment with underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives
• Handle underwriting referrals, post-bind reviews, endorsements, policy rewrites, cancellations, and other servicing requests
• Analyze risk exposures and make underwriting decisions consistent with company appetite
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver a high-quality customer experience throughout the policy lifecycle
• Respond to inquiries and assist with policy-related issues, billing discrepancies, and reporting needs
• Support ongoing process improvements and adapt to evolving underwriting guidelines, technology platforms, and business priorities
• Participate in premium audit-related activities, including written correspondence with policyholders and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience
• Experience underwriting small commercial accounts is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of one or more of the following lines: General Liability, Commercial Property, WorkersCompensation, and Commercial Auto
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Bachelor's degree preferred

What's Offered

• Opportunity to join a growing and collaborative underwriting organization
• Exposure to a broad range of commercial risks and underwriting decisions
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility, with regular in-office collaboration