Underwriting Team Lead

200 CRC Insurance Svcs LLC; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking a senior underwriting leader in the United States who will oversee a team of underwriters and brokers. You will guide market access, approve policy changes, and drive growth while ensuring compliance with guidelines and audits.

The role emphasizes developing staff, maintaining client and carrier relationships, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. A strong background in E&S underwriting and leadership is required.

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.
• Must be able to understand and analyze necessary components of insurance policies.
• Ability to understand the client's needs and have knowledge of the risk profiles.
• Knowledge of commercial multi-line underwriting and rating.
• Ability to develop, foster, and maintain an excellent working relationship with agencies and carriers.
• Leadership and team skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Maintain travel schedule depending on the needs of clients, agents and new business.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed production targets as assigned by management.
• Ensure adherence to carrier underwriting guidelines and policies and procedures.
• Mentor and develop staff.
• Develop, maintain and cultivate agent and company relationships.
• Supervise a multi-person team ensuring all pertinent information is communicated.
• Solicit, market, quote, bind and confirm new and existing business.
• 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.
• Approve and disapprove endorsement/property authority requests according to internal and company guidelines.
• Monitor production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios spread of risks and other production and quality measures to minimize risk and predict future success.
• Monitor accounts to ensure compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Meet or exceed file documentation standards, comply with underwriting authority level standards and pass all audits performed by markets and our Internal Review Department.
• Maintain necessary licenses to produce business.
• If applicable, monitor call center environment, assuring adequate coverage during peak hours.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Analytical skills

Underwriting experience

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)

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

Markets, identifies, solicits, and arranges appropriate insurance coverage for clients by accessing markets. Responsibilities includes but not limited to underwriting new and renewal business, approving policy changes, developing staff, maintaining workload, and managing written business up to and including the time of binding according to company guidelines and established procedures. Serves as an intermediary between the agent and the insurance company while effectively providing leadership to a team of underwriters and brokers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers 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. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision E-Verify Join CRC Group, a leader in specialty wholesale insurance, and take your career to new heights. We're a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

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.