Underwriting Team Lead

CRC Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CRC Group in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced Lead Underwriter to steer underwriting strategy for complex risks and manage a team of underwriters. You will balance authority with leadership accountability, ensuring profitability, regulatory compliance, and growth within specialty lines.

The role requires strong leadership, portfolio management, and relationship building with brokers and market partners, plus deep expertise in risk selection and analytics to guide pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance or related field preferred.
• Extensive underwriting experience across commercial or specialty lines.
• Proven leadership experience managing underwriting teams and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting strategy and decision-making for complex risks and coverage structure.
• Manage and oversee underwriting operations ensuring policy compliance.
• Monitor portfolio performance and optimize profitability and risk management.
• Provide leadership and oversight to underwriting teams for consistent results.
• Serve as escalation point for complex underwriting issues.
• Develop relationships with brokers and market partners to support growth.
• Coach and mentor underwriting staff to build expertise.
• Evaluate market trends to inform pricing and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field

Tools

Underwriting systems

Data analytics

Pricing knowledge

Job description

## Underwriting Team LeadApplylocations: Memphis, TNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0000002839**The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page. You'll be required to create an account or sign in to an existing one.****If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to** Accessibility **(accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).****Regular or Temporary:**Regular**Language Fluency:** English (Required)**Work Shift:**1st Shift (United States of America)**Please review the following job description:**The Lead Underwriter is responsible for leading underwriting operations within a specialized segment, driving profitability through strategic risk selection and portfolio management. This role provides leadership and oversight to underwriting teams while ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements. The core function of this role centers on balancing underwriting authority with leadership accountability, including setting underwriting strategy, managing portfolio performance, and supporting business growth.**KEY 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.* Lead underwriting strategy and decision-making for complex risks, including evaluating, approving, and guiding risk selection and coverage structure* Manage and oversee underwriting operations, ensuring adherence to carrier guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements* Monitor portfolio performance and adjust underwriting practices to achieve profitability, growth, and risk management objectives* Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to underwriting teams to ensure consistent execution, quality, and performance outcomes* Serve as an escalation point for complex underwriting issues, providing expertise and resolution for challenging risk scenarios* Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and market partners to support growth and strategic initiatives* Coach, mentor, and develop underwriting staff to enhance technical expertise and support career progression* Evaluate market trends, competitor activity, and data insights to inform pricing, product development, and underwriting strategy**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field preferred* Extensive experience within underwriting, including commercial or specialty lines* Proven leadership experience managing underwriting teams and driving performance outcomes* Demonstrated success in achieving profitability and growth objectives through underwriting strategy and portfolio management**CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*** Relevant certifications such as CPCU or equivalent professional designations preferred. Appropriate state-specific insurance licenses required based on role responsibilities.**FUNCTIONAL SKILLS*** Advanced expertise in underwriting, risk selection, and portfolio management* Strong leadership and people management capabilities across underwriting teams* Financial acumen, including ability to analyze portfolio performance and profitability drivers* Strategic thinking and ability to translate market insights into underwriting action* Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with brokers and market partners* Proficiency in underwriting systems, tools, and data analytics to support decision-making**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.***