Underwriting Team Lead

500 Crump Life Ins Svcs LLC; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

CRC Group seeks an experienced insurance professional to lead underwriting and brokerage efforts for E&S coverage. You will supervise a multi-person team, mentor staff, and manage key client and agency relationships to drive growth and quality submissions.

The role demands strong knowledge of underwriting guidelines, effective communication with producers, and the ability to exceed production targets while maintaining compliance and licenses. Washington-based, on-site responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation.
• Three years of experience in underwriting or brokering E&S insurance products.
• Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance.
• Strong understanding of client needs and risk profiles.

Responsibilities

• Meet/exceed production targets set by management.
• Mentor and develop staff and teams.
• Solicit, market, quote, bind, and confirm new and existing business.
• Negotiate terms with markets and communicate decisions promptly.
• Monitor production metrics and renewal retention to minimize risk.
• Maintain licenses and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Underwriting

Brokerage

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or insurance designation

Job description

The position is described below.

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description: Markets, identifies, solicits, and arranges appropriate insurance coverage for clients by accessing markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Meet or exceed production targets as assigned by management.
2. Ensure adherence to carrier underwriting guidelines and policies and procedures
3. Mentor and develop staff.
4. Develop, maintain and cultivate agent and company relationships.
5. Supervise a multi-person team ensuring all pertinent information is communicated.
6. Solicit, market, quote, bind and confirm new and existing business.
7. Negotiate the best terms and coverages available with accessible markets while properly communicating with all producers regarding submissions and decisions for new or renewal business in a timely manner.
8. Approve and disapprove endorsement/property authority requests according to internal and company guidelines.
9. Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risks and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success.
10. Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
11. Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits performed by markets and our Internal Review Department.
12. Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.
13. If applicable, monitor call center environment, assuring adequate coverage during peak hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or appropriate insurance designation
2. Three years of experience in underwriting or brokering E&S insurance products
3. Must be licensed in corresponding areas of insurance
4. Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies
5. Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk profiles associated
6. Recognize new trends and developments to the insurance industry and be able to incorporate into strategies
7. Must have knowledge and experience in commercial multi-line underwriting and rating
8. Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies and carriers
9. Leadership and team skills
10. Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry
11. Good written and verbal skills
12. Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, agents and new business
13. Ability to work extended hours when necessary

The annual base salary for this position is $100,000.00 - $115,000.00.

Benefits

• Epic coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Tax‑advantaged savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

A Drug Free Workplace.

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Why CRC Group?

• Growth: Advance your career with our learning and leadership development programs.
• Innovation: Work in a forward‑thinking environment that values new ideas.
• Community: Be part of a supportive team that celebrates success together.
• Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement plans.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. If you value integrity and are driven to succeed, CRC Group is the place for you.