Underwriting Team Leader

CRC Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking a Team Underwriter in the United States to evaluate, select, and manage underwriting risks within established guidelines and authority limits.

The role balances individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership, supporting the coordination of underwriting activities, and mentoring junior underwriters to ensure consistent execution and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Experience with multi-line or specialty insurance products.
• Ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to performance outcomes.
• Experience mentoring team members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow across submission to documentation.
• Monitor production metrics to support portfolio quality.
• Review and resolve underwriting issues including inspections and coverage adjustments.
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams for timely execution.
• Lead and coordinate across underwriting teams; provide mentorship to less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting analysis

Risk assessment

Guidelines and regulations

Policy interpretation

Communication & relationship mgmt

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional insurance designation (CPCU/CIC)

Job description

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

Followingis 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,skilland/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 unitsand/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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