Underwriting Team Leader

200 CRC Insurance Svcs LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life, disability, and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

New parent leave

Restricted stock units and/or deferred

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking a Team Underwriter in the United States, based in Houston, TX. The role focuses on underwriting new and renewal business, balancing individual responsibility with team leadership to ensure compliant, high-quality portfolio performance.

You will evaluate risk, determine terms, and manage the full underwriting lifecycle while coordinating with producers, agents, and internal teams. A bachelor’s degree or insurance designation is preferred, with strong analytical and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Experience in underwriting, including multi-line or specialty products.
• Ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow through full lifecycle: submissions, binding, servicing, documentation.
• Monitor production metrics to support portfolio quality and predictability.
• Review issues including inspection findings, servicing requests, and coverage adjustments.
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams for timely decisions.
• Provide leadership and coordination across underwriting teams and mentor junior underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting analysis

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

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:

The Team Underwriter evaluates, selects, and manages underwriting risks while contributing to team performance and portfolio outcomes within established guidelines and authority limits. This role underwrites new and renewal business, provides technical expertise, and supports the coordination and development of underwriting teams. The core function of this role centers on balancing individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership, ensuring consistent execution, compliance, and alignment with organizational underwriting standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Underwrite new and renewal business, including evaluating risk, determining terms and conditions, and making decisions within delegated authority
• Manage underwriting workflow through the full lifecycle, including submissions, binding, policy servicing, and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Monitor production metrics, including retention, spread of risk, and underwriting performance, to support portfolio quality and predictability
• Review and resolve underwriting issues, including inspection findings, servicing requests, and coverage adjustments to maintain risk accuracy
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams to ensure timely communication and effective execution of underwriting decisions
• Provide leadership and coordination across underwriting teams, ensuring alignment, communication, and adherence to policies and procedures
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced underwriters through technical guidance and knowledge sharing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Appropriate state-specific insurance license required. Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent may be preferred.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strong underwriting analysis and risk assessment capabilities
• Knowledge of underwriting guidelines, rating methodologies, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to interpret policies, contracts, and coverage structures
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with producers and internal teams
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in complex underwriting scenarios
• Leadership capability to guide and support team members and promote consistent execution

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.