[Hiring] Associate Underwriting Team Lead @CRC Group

Role Description

The Team Underwriter evaluates, selects, and manages underwriting risks while contributing to team performance and portfolio outcomes within established guidelines and authority limits. This role underwrites new and renewal business, provides technical expertise, and supports the coordination and development of underwriting teams. The core function of this role centers on balancing individual underwriting responsibility with team leadership, ensuring consistent execution, compliance, and alignment with organizational underwriting standards.

• Underwrite new and renewal business, including evaluating risk, determining terms and conditions, and making decisions within delegated authority.
• Manage underwriting workflow through the full lifecycle, including submissions, binding, policy servicing, and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor production metrics, including retention, spread of risk, and underwriting performance, to support portfolio quality and predictability.
• Review and resolve underwriting issues, including inspection findings, servicing requests, and coverage adjustments to maintain risk accuracy.
• Collaborate with producers, agents, and internal teams to ensure timely communication and effective execution of underwriting decisions.
• Provide leadership and coordination across underwriting teams, ensuring alignment, communication, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced underwriters through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Experience within underwriting, including multi-line or specialty insurance products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounts and contribute to underwriting performance outcomes.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship within a team environment preferred.

Requirements

• Appropriate state-specific insurance license required.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent may be preferred.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more.
• Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.