Underwriting Manager: Lead High-Impact Team & Growth

Berkley Southwest (a Berkley Company); Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness programs

HSA

Profit sharing

401(k)

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

Berkley Southwest is seeking a Manager, Underwriting to lead a team of underwriters and drive profitable growth in the Commercial Lines portfolio. You will provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and oversight to ensure underwriting quality and strong agency partnerships.

You will collaborate with underwriting leadership, agency partners, and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and foster accountability, innovation, and professional growth while supporting the company’s long-term

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a team environment with coaching and development focus.
• Strong underwriting expertise in Commercial Lines and portfolio management.
• Proven ability to build relationships with agents and business partners.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to balance priorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of underwriters to drive profitable growth.
• Balance underwriting excellence with production goals and agency relations.
• Strengthen agency partnerships to support business growth and service.
• Coach and mentor underwriters through onboarding and ongoing development.
• Use data and results to identify trends and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Organization

Regulatory knowledge

Collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Underwriting systems

Job description

Berkley Southwest is seeking a Manager, Underwriting to lead a team of underwriters and drive profitable growth in the Commercial Lines portfolio. You will provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and oversight to ensure underwriting quality and strong agency partnerships.

You will collaborate with underwriting leadership, agency partners, and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and foster accountability, innovation, and professional growth while supporting the company’s long-term