Underwriting Manager

Selby Jennings; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnered with a well-established property & casualty insurer seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead a team of professionals. The role focuses on shaping underwriting strategy, driving excellence, and strengthening agency relationships to support growth.

The position reports to senior leadership, offering mentorship, performance coaching, and a path to strategic influence within underwriting operations while maintaining top service standards for clients and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Strong understanding of underwriting operations and risk evaluation.
• Experience analyzing underwriting data, performance metrics, and portfolio trends.
• Proven ability to lead teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage underwriting team workflows, productivity, and service standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop underwriting staff through training and feedback.
• Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure guideline adherence and risk appetite.
• Provide expert guidance on complex underwriting accounts, coverage and risk assessments.
• Analyze portfolio performance, identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and tech enhancements.
• Support agency relationship management to strengthen partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Team coaching

Education

CPCU/AU designation

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Risk Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Underwriting software

Job description

A well-established and highly respected property & casualty insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead a team of underwriting professionals. This individual will play a key role in shaping underwriting strategy, driving operational excellence, enhancing agency relationships, and developing innovative programs that support business growth.

Reporting to senior underwriting leadership, the Underwriting Manager will serve as a technical resource, mentor, and strategic leader responsible for ensuring consistent underwriting practices, strong portfolio performance, and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage underwriting team workflows, productivity, and service standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop underwriting staff through training, performance management, and ongoing feedback.
• Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Provide expert guidance on complex underwriting accounts, coverage considerations, and risk assessments.
• Analyze portfolio performance, identify trends, and recommend opportunities for growth and profitability.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, process improvements, and technology-driven enhancements.
• Support agency relationship management efforts to strengthen partnerships and achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

Position Summary

A well-established and highly respected property & casualty insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead a team of underwriting professionals. This individual will play a key role in shaping underwriting strategy, driving operational excellence, enhancing agency relationships, and developing innovative programs that support business growth.

Qualifications

Required

• 6+ years of Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Strong understanding of underwriting operations, policy lifecycle management, and risk evaluation.
• Experience analyzing underwriting data, performance metrics, and portfolio trends.
• Proven ability to lead teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• CPCU, AU, or other industry designation
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Experience leading underwriting technology initiatives, system enhancements, or process improvement projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing underwriting team with significant visibility across the organization.
• Direct influence on underwriting strategy, operational improvements, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture focused on innovation and customer service.
• Strong emphasis on professional development, leadership growth, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to make a measurable impact on portfolio performance and underwriting excellence.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional hybrid office environment with a collaborative team culture. The organization is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and productive workplace while providing employees with the tools and support needed for long-term success.