Underwriting Team Leader

300 KV Holdings; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

CRC Group's Team Underwriter role evaluates, selects, and manages underwriting risks while contributing to team performance and portfolio outcomes within established guidelines and authority limits.

This position underwrites new and renewal business, provides technical expertise, and mentors less experienced underwriters, coordinating across producers, agents, and internal teams to ensure compliant, timely decisions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business, evaluating risk and determining terms and conditions within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow through the full lifecycle, including submissions, binding, policy servicing, and documentation.
• Monitor production metrics to support portfolio quality and predictability.
• Review and resolve underwriting issues, including inspection findings and coverage adjustments.
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams for timely communication and execution of decisions.
• Provide leadership and coordination across underwriting teams, ensuring adherence to policies.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting analysis

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Communication

Relationship management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or insurance designation

Underwriting experience (multi-line or specialty)

Job description

Team Underwriter Overview

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.

Regular or Temporary

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

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.

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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.