Underwriting Team Lead: Lead, Mentor & Portfolio Impact

CRC Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday and vacation days

New parent leave

Restricted stock units

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an Underwriting Team Leader in Memphis, TN. The role balances individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership, ensuring consistent execution within authority limits and adherence to standards.

You will mentor junior underwriters, manage workflows through the full lifecycle, and collaborate with producers and internal teams to drive portfolio quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Experience within underwriting, including multi-line or specialty insurance products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance outcomes.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship within a team environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow across submissions, binding, and servicing.
• Monitor metrics like retention and risk spread to ensure quality.
• Resolve underwriting issues and adjust coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with producers and internal teams for timely decisions.
• Provide leadership and coordinate underwriting teams.
• Mentor less experienced underwriters with technical guidance.

Skills

Underwriting analysis

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or insurance designation

State-specific insurance license

CPCU/CIC or equivalent

Job description

CRC Group is seeking an Underwriting Team Leader in Memphis, TN. The role balances individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership, ensuring consistent execution within authority limits and adherence to standards.

You will mentor junior underwriters, manage workflows through the full lifecycle, and collaborate with producers and internal teams to drive portfolio quality and performance.