Executive Underwriter Commercial Lines

About the role

The Executive Underwriter for Commercial Lines role combines hands-on underwriting of a highly experienced commercial lines underwriter, with enterprise-level referral authority, strategic influence over underwriting appetite, and leadership in underwriting policy, guideline development, and quality oversight.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite high-exposure or strategically significant Commercial Lines accounts within highest delegated authority.
• Serve as a technical resource to Commercial Lines underwriting staff, ensuring consistent risk selection, pricing adequacy, coverage application, and documentation quality across the book of business.
• Partner with Directors and underwriting leadership in shaping Commercial Lines underwriting strategy.
• Aid in the training, coaching, and informal mentoring of Commercial Lines underwriting staff.
• Support CUO-sponsored initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and improving underwriting consistency.
• Participate in the development, review, and ongoing maintenance of Commercial Lines underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and department policy and procedures.
• Lead and manage the quality control program for underwriting staff; performing file reviews to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and authority, appropriate risk evaluation and pricing rationale, coverage accuracy, and documentation completeness.
• Manage and foster critical third-party relationships with key partners to ensure provided products and services meet or exceed the needs of our customers.
• Effectively perform the essential functions of this position requiring regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and technical skills with decision-making abilities, especially on large or complex accounts.
• Ability to strengthen underwriting performance through leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment with professionals of diverse backgrounds.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively influence team culture through collaboration, service focus, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive commercial underwriting experience in underwriting property and casualty insurance.
• Professional designations such as CPCU is strongly preferred.