Commercial Lines Underwriter / Renewal Underwriter (Commercial P&C)

About the role

Due to a promotion, we are recruiting for a Commercial Lines Underwriter (Renewal Underwriter) to join our team in the southeast. This role will be hybrid working from our Lawrenceville GA, Charlotte NC or Tampa FL office, working 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Position Summary

Responsible for evaluating and managing assigned accounts, maintaining a portfolio of renewal accounts, and making informed underwriting decisions in alignment with Amerisure’s risk appetite and strategic objectives. This role highlights data-driven risk assessment, effective negotiation, and collaboration with agency partners to achieve underwriting goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, underwrite, price, and negotiate assigned accounts in accordance with Amerisure risk evaluation process and renewal framework.
• Analyze and assess risk factors to ensure adherence to Amerisure’s underwriting philosophy.
• Provide service excellence to agency partners, adhering to established service standards to strengthen agency relationships and support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key agency contacts to facilitate effective negotiations and ensure successful account acquisition and retention.
• Attain established underwriting performance metrics for both new and renewal accounts.
• Maintain organized and thorough underwriting documentation in accordance with Amerisure’s standards and guidelines.
• Utilize underwriting tools to effectively support risk assessment and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 1 year underwriting experience in commercial or middle market insurance.
• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Performance-based incentive pay.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.