Underwriting Manager – Workers Compensation

Dayforce

Underwriting Manager at MEM Insurance guiding underwriting team towards profitable growth and decision-making excellence. Leading strategic discussions and developing talent within the underwriting department.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting strategy, risk selection, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on team development and operational excellence. Capable of leading cross-functional collaboration and ensuring compliance with company guidelines and best practices.

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Underwriting Strategy DevelopmentRisk Selection and PricingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementCPCU or AU Designation

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Hard Skills

Underwriting ExperienceFinancial AnalysisLoss Trend AnalysisMarket Condition InsightsQuality AssuranceDocumentation StandardsPerformance MetricsCompliance ManagementReinsurance DecisionsPortfolio Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam MotivationDecision-MakingRelationship BuildingCoaching and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUAU

Industry Keywords

Property and Casualty InsuranceUnderwriting GuidelinesBusiness AdministrationInsuranceFinanceAudit ReadinessStrategic InitiativesAgency PartnershipsCross-Functional EngagementPerformance Conversations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate MEM’s underwriting appetite and strategic direction into clear guidance that drives consistent, portfolio-aligned decision-making
Lead the team to think beyond individual transactions, ensuring underwriting decisions reflect broader portfolio outcomes
Monitor book-of-business composition, identifying trends, concentrations, and opportunities for proactive strategic adjustments
Contribute to underwriting strategy discussions using insights from market conditions, loss trends, and portfolio performance
Coach underwriters to strengthen judgment and decision-making aligned to performance and profitability goals
Oversee daily underwriting operations to ensure alignment with department objectives and broader business goals
Manage risk selection, pricing, and reinsurance decisions within authority to maintain quality and profitability
Balance workload across the team to deliver strong service levels and consistent results
Partner with underwriting leadership to ensure consistent execution of best practices across the organization
Ensure underwriting decisions align with company guidelines, authority levels, and compliance expectations
Analyze historical loss data and financial trends to inform risk selection and portfolio strategy
Support the development and evolution of underwriting guidelines based on market and business needs
Participate in quality assurance efforts by reviewing underwriting work, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving corrective actions
Maintain strong documentation standards and audit readiness
Develop underwriting judgment within the team, empowering individuals to make confident, independent decisions
Create tailored development plans that support growth at every stage of an underwriter’s career
Lead meaningful performance conversations focused on decision quality, consistency, and alignment with strategy
Identify hiring, promotion, and role alignment opportunities that strengthen overall team capability
Build strong relationships with agency partners and Sales Executives to grow in-appetite business
Collaborate across departments—including Safety, Claims, Finance, and Sales—to drive aligned outcomes
Lead coordination on complex accounts through account reviews and cross-functional engagement
Represent underwriting with professionalism and clarity to internal and external stakeholders
Provide insights and recommendations on profitability, premium planning, and portfolio performance
Support strategic initiatives that enhance underwriting operations and competitiveness
Contribute to improvements in underwriting tools, systems, and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
CPCU or AU designation preferred
Valid driver’s license required
6+ years of underwriting experience, with property and casualty experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear direction.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Employer-Paid Life and Disability Benefits: Life Insurance (3x base salary), AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability.
Wellness and Recognition Program: Employer-paid incentives for employees and spouses.
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care options
Health Savings Account: Generous employer contribution.
Time Away from Work: Generous PTO, 11 Holidays + 4 Early Releases, 16 Hours Volunteer Time Off, 20 Days Paid Parental Leave, Marriage, Bereavement, and Jury Duty leave.
Employee Assistance Programs
401k Retirement Plan: Employer match and profit sharing.
Adoption Assistance and Tuition Assistance