Strategic Underwriting Consultant

Utica National Insurance Group

. Partner with regional underwriting leadership to support profitable growth and underwriting performance objectives .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with regional underwriting leadership to support profitable growth and underwriting performance objectives
Monitor regional portfolio results and identify opportunities to improve profitability, retention, and growth
Analyze business trends, financial results, loss experience, and underwriting performance to support strategic decision-making
Provide recommendations supporting strong underwriting outcomes and long-term portfolio health
Serve as a subject matter expert on underwriting philosophy, pricing strategies, portfolio management, and risk selection
Consult on complex underwriting situations and business opportunities within the region
Support implementation and execution of underwriting strategies, product initiatives, and business plans
Communicate underwriting trends, philosophies, and performance insights with internal partners
Help create underwriting training materials, tools, and educational resources
Share technical expertise and best practices with underwriting teams
Provide informal coaching and guidance on complex risks and underwriting decisions
Collaborate with Product Management, Enterprise Underwriting, Innovation, and Project Management teams on strategic projects and initiatives
Support book transfers, program development efforts, and underwriting transformation initiatives
Contribute underwriting expertise to enterprise projects requiring technical underwriting knowledge
Identify opportunities for operational improvements and enhanced underwriting performance
Develop working relationships across underwriting, product, claims, actuarial, and operational teams
Promote consistency and alignment between regional and enterprise underwriting objectives
Support organizational change initiatives and implementation of new tools, processes, and programs
Leverage best practices and data-driven insights to improve business results

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressively responsible commercial property and casualty insurance experience
Advanced underwriting expertise and strong portfolio management knowledge
Experience supporting profitable growth through underwriting strategy and risk selection
Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, pricing concepts, and financial performance drivers
Proven ability to build partnerships and influence business outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent advanced underwriting experience
CPCU, AU, or other advanced insurance designations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to influence underwriting strategy and portfolio performance
Exposure to complex underwriting and business challenges
Collaboration with senior leaders across the organization
Professional growth and development opportunities
Competitive compensation
Performance-based incentive opportunities
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Dental Benefit
Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan, including annual company financial contribution and discretionary profit-sharing contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits: Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Paid Volunteer Day
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs
Personal Insurance Discount