Underwriting Manager – Umbrella Program

Distinguished Programs

Underwriting Manager leading commercial umbrella insurance programs for Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager. Managing underwriters, portfolio profitability, compliance, pricing strategy and customer experience across U.S.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced technical underwriting expertise and strong leadership capabilities in managing and mentoring teams. Proficient in data analytics for monitoring product profitability and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and insurance regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Technical Underwriting ExpertiseCommercial Insurance Underwriting ExperienceData Analytics for Product ProfitabilityStrong Communication and Negotiation SkillsProfessional Insurance Designation

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Hard Skills

Underwriting GuidelinesRisk SelectionPricing AssessmentPortfolio Performance MonitoringService Level Agreements ManagementWorkflow ImprovementQuality Control ProcessesMarket Intelligence AnalysisStrategic Pricing ModelsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

MentoringInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingDetail-OrientedOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Insurance DesignationInsurance License

Industry Keywords

Commercial InsuranceUnderwriting OperationsInsurance RegulationsPortfolio ManagementProgram Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, mentor and coach Underwriters in technical and professional skills
Supervise underwriting operations and provide guidance to a team of Underwriters
Monitor and report on portfolio performance
Execute strategic pricing and growth models
Administer and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, rating rules and insurance regulations
Work with Program Managers to strengthen and grow designated programs
Partner with Sales Executives and Program Managers to ensure communication and alignment
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
Create, coordinate and participate in underwriting training
Foster continuous improvement
Solve root-cause problems and provide resolution paths
Recommend and implement workflow, productivity, growth, profitability and quality improvements
Monitor, manage and report on Service Level Agreements to key stakeholders
Participate in and ensure quality control processes
Obtain and understand market intelligence and trends
Underwrite as needed, including risk selection, pricing and coverage assessment based on underwriting guidelines
Travel may be required on a limited basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
7+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience
3+ years with direct supervision and/or management of people
Advanced technical underwriting expertise and high-level insurance knowledge and underwriting practices
Data analytics to monitor product profitability, rate achievement and SLAs
Ability to set and meet goals by obtaining buy-in from management, peers and associates
Interpersonal skills to achieve desired goals and interact effectively
Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly detail-oriented
Superior organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Professional insurance designation(s) preferred
Insurance license per state requirements preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$120,000 - $150,000 base salary plus yearly cash bonus
Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental
401k with 4% company match
Immediately 100% vested
Life, disability and supplemental insurance
Growth and development opportunities
Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program
Generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays
Summer Hours
Dependent Daycare flexible spending account
Paid parental leave
Commuter account
A sabbatical every 7 years