Underwriting Manager – Workers Compensation

ISC (Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC)

. Lead and manage regional Workers’ Compensation underwriting operations to achieve profitable growth, retention, and production objectives .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workers’ Compensation underwriting, including risk selection, pricing discipline, and compliance with NCCI and state regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic business plans, and build strong relationships with distribution partners.

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Workers’ Compensation Underwriting ExperienceLeadership in Underwriting TeamsNCCI and State Bureau Regulations KnowledgeRelationship Management with Brokers and AgentsData Analysis for Underwriting and Claims

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Hard Skills

Underwriting StrategyPortfolio ManagementRisk SelectionExperience Modification AnalysisLoss Trend EvaluationPayroll and Class Code ReviewLarge Deductible StructuresMulti-State UnderwritingOperational ControlsAnalytics and AI-Enabled Underwriting Tools

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Development Skills

Industry Keywords

Workers’ CompensationComplianceBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Growth OpportunitiesMarket TrendsAgency PerformanceOperational ScalabilityUnderwriting AuditsStewardship ReviewsDistribution Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage regional Workers’ Compensation underwriting operations to achieve profitable growth, retention, and production objectives
Oversee underwriting strategy, portfolio management, pricing discipline, and risk selection across the assigned territory
Drive profitable new business production and renewal retention
Analyze Workers’ Compensation exposures, including payroll, class codes, loss runs, experience modification factors, operational controls, return-to-work programs, and industry risks
Ensure compliance with company guidelines, delegated authority standards, state regulations, NCCI, and applicable independent state bureaus
Develop and execute regional business plans with executive leadership and distribution teams
Lead, mentor, and develop underwriting talent
Serve as senior underwriting referral authority for complex or large accounts
Build relationships with retail agents, wholesale brokers, program administrators, and strategic distribution partners
Travel throughout the region for agency meetings, stewardship reviews, underwriting audits, business development, and industry events
Collaborate with claims, actuarial, finance, product, compliance, and operations teams
Monitor underwriting results, submission flow, pricing trends, loss ratios, renewal retention, and agency performance
Identify market trends, competitive intelligence, and strategic growth opportunities
Support workflow optimization, underwriting automation, analytics, AI-enabled underwriting tools, and operational scalability
Ensure timely and professional service to agents, brokers, and internal partners
Participate in strategic planning for regional growth, staffing, underwriting appetite, product expansion, and infrastructure
Perform other assigned leadership and underwriting duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Workers’ Compensation underwriting experience
Prior leadership experience managing underwriting teams, territories, or regional operations within Workers’ Compensation
Strong technical knowledge of NCCI and state bureau regulations
Experience modification analysis
Payroll and class code review
Loss trend evaluation
Medical and indemnity cost drivers
Large deductible and loss-sensitive structures
Multi-state Workers’ Compensation underwriting
Proven track record of building and managing profitable Workers’ Compensation books of business
Strong broker, agency, and distribution relationship management skills
Ability to analyze underwriting, actuarial, claims, and operational data
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and team development skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Ability to travel up to 30% within the assigned region and to corporate offices as needed
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus pay
Employee Ownership Program
Professional development opportunities
Owner Referral Program
Work from home reimbursement for remote/hybrid roles
Canary emergency financial assistance program
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Short-term disability
Voluntary supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance
Employee discounts
401(k) Plan with company match contribution
Addition Wealth Financial Wellness Program
Various Time Off Programs
11 company paid holidays