Underwriter

Selby Jennings; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Exposure to broad range of risks

Collaborative team

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter in Stamford, CT to evaluate risks and support policy servicing across a diverse small business portfolio. The role emphasizes collaboration, efficient risk assessment, and customer/broker support in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in commercial underwriting, familiarity with GL/Property/WC/Auto lines, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial property & casualty underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting small commercial accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of General Liability, Commercial Property, Workers' Compensation, and Commercial Auto.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate commercial risks for underwriting guidelines and profitability.
• Handle referrals, post-bind reviews, endorsements, and servicing requests.
• Analyze risk exposures and make underwriting decisions within company appetite.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a high-quality customer experience.
• Respond to inquiries, assist with policy issues, and address billing discrepancies.
• Support process improvements and adapt to evolving underwriting guidelines and technology.
• Participate in premium audit-related activities with policyholders and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial P&C underwriting

Small commercial accounts underwriting

Risk analysis

Written & verbal communication

Detail oriented

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, Workers Compensation, 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