Commercial Lines Renewal Underwriter II (Hybrid)

About the role

Join a high-performing Commercial Lines underwriting team where you'll play a critical role in driving profitable growth, retention, and agency success. This position is responsible for underwriting and managing Commercial Lines renewal business, partnering closely with production underwriters, Business Development Representatives, and agency partners to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage Commercial Lines renewal business for assigned agency partners, including evaluating, pricing, servicing, and retaining accounts within your portfolio.
• Analyze risks using established underwriting authority levels, guidelines, procedures, and underwriting philosophies while ensuring sound risk selection and profitable outcomes.
• Research and document underwriting issues, identify solutions, and exercise sound judgment when exceptions or unique situations warrant additional review. Refer accounts requiring higher authority as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agency partners through regular communication, consultation, and service.
• Effectively market the company's products, services, and underwriting capabilities to agents and brokers.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret Agency Analysis Reports to assess profitability, quality, trends, and overall composition of agency books of business.
• Recommend pricing strategies that support retention goals, new business objectives, and overall portfolio profitability.
• Deliver renewal quotes and proposal packages professionally and within established service standards.
• Develop and execute agency visitation plans and represent the company at industry meetings, events, and hearings as needed.
• Demonstrate strong time management and responsiveness while applying the appropriate level of underwriting review to each account, from small Business Owners Policy (BOP) accounts to more complex commercial auto and larger risks.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the company's insurance products, pricing methodologies, underwriting guidelines, coverages, endorsements, and underwriting philosophy.
• Serve as a technical resource for agents, underwriters, and internal business partners by interpreting policy language and providing underwriting guidance.
• Collaborate effectively with underwriting team members and cross-functional departments to achieve service, production, and profitability goals.
• Travel to agency partners as needed to strengthen relationships and support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional-level knowledge in a specialized field, with relevant related experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 2-4 years of related experience, or an Associate's degree combined with 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience as a Commercial Lines Underwriter I, equivalent underwriting professional at another insurer, or an underwriting services supervisor is required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound business judgment and make effective underwriting decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence agency partners and internal stakeholders.
• Proven sales, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the capability to evaluate risk, profitability, and market conditions.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and the development of underwriting expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting and managing Commercial Lines renewal business.
• Ability to analyze risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of insurance products, pricing methodologies, and underwriting guidelines.

Skills

• Commercial Lines underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) & Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, and various wellness programs.
• Company matches contributions up to certain amounts under the terms of the plan.
• Flexible PTO program combining vacation, personal, volunteer and sick time.
• Professional development opportunities through tuition reimbursement, leadership programs, and internal mobility.

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by several factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. Some roles at Mapfre are eligible for commission and/or bonus earnings, in addition to salary, calculated based upon factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Salary Range: $58,800 - $77,800

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional travel to agency partners.