Commercial Auto Underwriting Manager

Kemper

Commercial Underwriting Manager at Kemper overseeing underwriting for Commercial Auto, GL, and Cargo. Leading service delivery to agents and insureds with final risk approval responsibilities.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees Risk Eligibility and Risk Class Underwriting for Commercial Auto, GL and Cargo.
Manages Effective and Efficient Delivery of Customer Service to Agents and Insureds.
Ensures timely preparation and submission of performance evaluations, salary adjustment and discipline.
Provides final approval/denial of risks outside the UW III authority up to (1) Million in liability, fleet policies in excess of $20K in premium, loss history on large accounts and policies with a state or federal filing.
Alerts Product Management of pricing and/or rule guide discrepancies & systems issues.
Provides support needs for Director responsibilities when absent.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates or higher degree in Business Management preferred.
High school diploma and five (5) years of Insurance Industry Management experience preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is desired.
Must have strong critical thinking, organizational and above average written/verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated problem solving abilities to ensure proper handling of duties.
Detailed knowledge of Company’s underwriting guidelines, rating manuals, processing systems and applicable insurance laws preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingrisk assessmentperformance evaluationsalary adjustmentinsurance lawsrating manualsprocessing systems

Soft Skills

critical thinkingorganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationproblem solving

Certifications

Associates degreeBachelor's degree