Commercial Lines Field Production Underwriter

Columbia Insurance

Commercial Lines Field Production Underwriter at Columbia Insurance responsible for growing commercial property and casualty business. Building agency relationships and managing underwriting decisions with in-person agency visits.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial lines underwriting, including risk evaluation and premium setting, while effectively building relationships with agencies to drive business growth. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for fostering partnerships and facilitating successful outcomes.

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Commercial Lines UnderwritingRisk EvaluationPremium SettingRelationship BuildingCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingRisk AssessmentPolicy PricingPolicy Terms and ConditionsCommercial Lines Products Knowledge

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentationCustomer Service

Industry Keywords

Commercial PropertyCasualty InsuranceAgency AccountabilityRisk ControlNew Business Pipeline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for growing Columbia Insurance’s commercial property and casualty book of business by building strong, productive relationships with assigned agencies.
Make regular in-person visits to assigned agencies with the goal of growing Columbia Insurance's brand awareness, building professional/personal relationships, soliciting new account submissions, facilitating mutually beneficial renewal strategies, and facilitating agency accountability discussions.
Develop and cultivate a new business pipeline of profitable risks for each agency and producer to be reviewed and quoted.
Evaluate risks and make critical underwriting decisions regarding insurability based on nature of operations, insured geographic location, risk controls, policy pricing, policy terms and conditions, and other third-party data as necessary.
Assist in Risk Control in the communication and resolution of recommended risk improvements for newly written accounts, as needed.
Collaborate with renewal underwriters, as appropriate, to address key and challenging renewal accounts to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes for assigned agency partners and company.
Primary decision maker for setting premium on new business opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting
A thorough knowledge of commercial lines products and coverages
Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills
Ability to travel on a consistent basis
Acceptable MVR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) and company match
Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, and supplemental sick leave
Family-like culture
Year-round wellness initiatives
Company sponsored events
Opportunities for professional development with conferences, events, and continued education
Company Car
Cell Phone