Underwriting Manager
jonus groupIrving, TX
$110,000 - $185,000 per year
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jonus groupIrving, TXManager L7
$110,000 - $185,000 per year
Direct Property and Casualty Insurance CarriersAll Other Insurance Related ActivitiesInsurance Agencies and Brokerages
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Job Description: Senior Underwriting Manager & Underwriting Manager
Job Summary:
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriting Manager & Underwriting Manager to lead and manage underwriting operations. This role is pivotal in driving premium growth, maintaining profitability, and fostering strong agency relationships. The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in commercial lines underwriting, leadership experience, and a strategic mindset to contribute to the success of our underwriting team and overall business objectives. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence three days per week.
Compensation Package
Base Salary: $110,000 - $185,000 (flexible for strong candidates)
Bonus: Approximately 15% annual performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, and paid time off.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage underwriting operations for the Dallas branch, aligning with regional leadership on strategy and execution.
- Oversee a team of approximately 7-8 underwriting staff, ensuring quality, productivity, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Contribute to and execute the branch business plan, focusing on premium growth and profitability targets.
- Underwrite large, complex, or unusual risks as needed.
- Develop and manage agency relationships, including appointments, performance evaluations, and growth strategies.
- Drive production through agency engagement, territory development, and business planning.
- Monitor and manage loss ratios, sales goals, and overall portfolio performance for a ~$150M book of business.
- Conduct underwriting file reviews to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate underwriting staff to build a high-performing team.
- Collaborate with claims, risk control, and leadership teams to support overall business objectives.
- Travel as needed for agency visits, meetings, and relationship development.
- Qualifications/Requirements 5-7+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience (more experience preferred for senior-level candidates).Proven leadership and management experience, with a strong preference for candidates with team oversight responsibilities.
- Extensive field underwriting experience, particularly in:
- Construction (required; must be true middle market, not small artisan).Oil & Gas / Energy (highly preferred).Experience handling large commercial/middle market accounts with an average premium of ~$400K-$500K.Demonstrated expertise in agency management, production, and business development.
- Deep understanding of ISO forms, pricing, and coverage analysis.
- Proven ability to balance profitability and growth within a territory.
- Open to candidates from carrier or MGA backgrounds with true underwriting authority.
- Preferred experience with companies such as Travelers, Liberty Mutual, FCCI, Chubb, or Central.#LI-JJ1
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Level
Manager L7
Salary
$110,000 - $185,000 per year
Location
Irving, TX
Occupation
Insurance Underwriters
Industry
Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
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