Underwriting Manager

UFG Insurance

. Directly manage a team of approximately 6–9 underwriters .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,221 - $136,105 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced underwriting expertise with a strong focus on risk evaluation, pricing decisions, and compliance. Proven leadership in managing teams, mentoring staff, and achieving service and production goals while fostering collaboration across departments.

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Commercial Lines Insurance Underwriting ExperienceRisk Evaluation SkillsLeadership and Team DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsCustomer Orientation

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingRisk AnalysisPricing DecisionsQuality Audit ReviewsContractual IntegrityPortfolio AnalysisKPI TrackingDocumentationProblem-SolvingAccount Management

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceEffective CommunicationMotivational LeadershipCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

AUCICCPCU

Industry Keywords

Commercial LinesRisk ControlInsurance Contract KnowledgeCustomer Relationship ManagementAgency Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly manage a team of approximately 6–9 underwriters
Provide day-to-day people leadership, workflow and process management, referral underwriting, and problem-solving
Review and analyze the portfolio to ensure progress toward key business objectives
Provide subject matter expertise on systems, processes, and procedures
Ensure sound risk analysis, pricing decisions, and referrals achieve growth, retention, and profit goals
Perform regular quality audit file reviews
Provide exceptional service to agency partners
Collaborate with Field Underwriting, Underwriting Support, Sales and Distribution, Risk Control, Legal, Claims, and other internal partners
Conduct training and provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching
Assist in leading the team through change
Manage staff achievement of service and production goals while ensuring compliance, documentation, and performance standards
Collaborate on hiring, training, onboarding, and development using goal setting and KPI tracking
Monitor workloads and adjust assignments to meet service standards
Serve as first point of contact for direct reports and as referral authority
Underwrite renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management
Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure for lower premium risks
Document underwriting thought processes
Classify and price risk according to exposures and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
4-year college degree preferred
Completion of or actively working towards AU, CIC, or CPCU designation preferred
7+ years of commercial lines insurance underwriting experience preferred
Solutions-oriented leader with the ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems, motivate and develop staff, recognize and meet customer needs
Proven ability to influence and mentor others through personal leadership
Advanced knowledge of the broad range of business insured by UFG
Technical expertise in underwriting with strong knowledge of risk appetite and evaluation
Ability to communicate difficult messages effectively and concisely through both written and verbal communication channels
Ability to exhibit strong emotional intelligence, leading by example for team members
Excellent negotiation skills and ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external partners in a tactful and diplomatic manner
Ability and willingness to make decisions and accept responsibility
Must be self-starting, organized and able to work autonomously
Familiarity with all related Commercial Lines functions (i.e., corporate underwriting, underwriting, risk control, premium audit, and marketing)
Advanced risk evaluation skills and insurance contract knowledge
Strong customer orientation and ability to build and maintain successful relationships within the company and with external contacts
Occasional travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security
Remote, in-office, and hybrid options determined by manager