Underwriting Team Leader

CRC Insurance Services, Inc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking a Senior Team Underwriter in Massachusetts for a remote role. You will evaluate, select, and manage underwriting risks while guiding team performance and ensuring adherence to standards.

The position emphasizes leadership across underwriting teams, mentorship of junior underwriters, and collaboration with producers and internal partners to ensure timely execution of decisions.

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 outcomes.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship within a team environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow through full lifecycle including policy servicing.
• Monitor production metrics to support portfolio quality.
• Review and resolve underwriting issues to maintain risk accuracy.
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams on decisions.
• Provide leadership and coordination across underwriting teams.

Skills

Underwriting analysis

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation

CPCU/CIC or equivalent preferred

Job description

Remote - Massachusetts

Full time

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

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.

• Underwrite new and renewal business, including evaluating risk,determiningterms and conditions, and making decisions within delegated authority
• Manage underwriting workflow through the full lifecycle, including submissions, binding, policy servicing, and documentationin accordance withcompany 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 tomaintainrisk accuracy
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams to ensuretimelycommunication 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

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 or relevant insurance designation preferred
• Experiencewithinunderwriting, 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 licenserequired. 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 communicationand 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.