[Hiring] Underwriting Manager @Nirvana Insurance

Role Description

As an Underwriting Manager on Nirvana’s Fleet team, you’ll play a critical role in scaling a modern underwriting organization in one of the most complex and high-impact segments of commercial insurance.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 4–6 experienced Fleet Underwriters
• Drive underwriting execution that balances growth, profitability, and risk discipline
• Partner with Business Development to support monthly, quarterly, and annual production goals
• Serve as a key point of contact for agents, brokers, and external partners
• Own team workflows, including referrals, authority levels, and underwriting standards
• Collaborate with senior leadership on underwriting strategy, process improvements, and long-term innovation
• Foster a culture of accountability, thoughtful decision-making, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Deep experience underwriting commercial transportation risks, ideally within trucking
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, or managing underwriting teams
• Strong underwriting judgment and comfort making decisions in dynamic environments
• Clear, confident communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to set goals, prioritize work, and drive outcomes through others

Requirements

• Experience managing or collaborating with distributed or remote teams (nice-to-have)
• Exposure to high-growth or startup environments (nice-to-have)
• Interest in technology-enabled underwriting or data-driven risk models (nice-to-have)

Benefits

• 100% employer paid healthcare plans
• Up to 4% 401k match program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Wellness reimbursement
• Work-from-home stipend
• Equity for all full-time employees