Property & Casualty Underwriting Manager

Ryan Specialty

. Supervise and lead the Underwriting team .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Property and Casualty underwriting, with strong leadership capabilities to guide and develop teams. Proficient in analyzing data to enhance operational performance and manage risks effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property And Casualty ExpertiseLeadership ExperienceState P&C LicenseCPCU Or RPLU DesignationOrganizational Change Management

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingRisk EvaluationData AnalysisPerformance ManagementStaffing And Recruitment

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsGoal SettingInfluencing Others

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCURPLUState P&C License

Industry Keywords

Underwriting ProcessesLoss ControlRisk AcceptabilityOperational PerformanceVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and lead the Underwriting team
Lead and train underwriters and Underwriting Assistants
Ensure integrity of underwriting activities and processes
Work closely with carriers and brokers
Underwrite within authority levels
Provide direction, assistance, and supervision to assigned property and casualty professionals
Analyze key indicators and data to improve workflow and operational performance
Establish and maintain staffing levels and participate in recruitment, hiring, and performance management
Communicate team goals, assist team members with annual goals, and maintain team and individual metrics
Identify and communicate risks to Loss Control and Underwriting
Guide the team on risk acceptability according to company guidelines and standards
Monitor underwriting decisions through audits and referrals and address issues through individual support or group training
Assist professionals in evaluating, prioritizing, and selecting submissions and pricing risks for underwriting profit
Refer or decline excessive risks
Report monthly on year-to-date progress toward team goals
Participate in management calls and special projects to improve the new business process
Select, manage, and direct outside vendors
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expertise in Property, Casualty, or Professional/Executive Liability lines
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of related experience; or Master’s Degree with 3 years of related experience preferred
2+ years in a Leadership Role a plus
Ability to manage organizational change, maintain a systematic perspective, involve and influence others, and lead in a team-based environment
Ability to plan, forecast, set objectives, and determine the best course of action
Excellent organizational skills to manage demands and meet deadlines
State P&C license is required
CPCU, RPLU, or other similar designation a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
Paid parental leave
Mental health services
Bonuses for eligible full-time roles
Comprehensive benefits package
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities