Senior Underwriter

Cisco

Underwriter evaluating and managing new and renewal business at Summit, a leading workers' compensation provider in the Southeast. Collaborating with clients and internal teams to make informed underwriting decisions.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeLakeland • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluates and underwrites new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
Analyzes risk data to make informed decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
Collaborates with actuaries, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
Orders and reviews additional reports and screens, such as motor vehicle reports, loss history reports, outside inspections, etc., to inform decisions.
Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business.
Interprets, explains, and markets products and services.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in Underwriting or a related field
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS), or Associate of Risk Management (ARM)
Familiar with moderately complex concepts, practices and procedures
Maintains strong knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Strong negotiation and decision-making ability.
Position requires occasional travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness plans
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
employee stock purchase plan
commuter benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingrisk analysiscoverage pricingdocumentationpolicy evaluationregulatory compliancedata analysisnegotiationdecision-makingbusiness relationship management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailcollaborationcustomer serviceproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamworkrelationship building

Certifications

Associate in Underwriting (AU)Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)Program in General Insurance (INS)Associate of Risk Management (ARM)