Portfolio Underwriting Manager, US MGA

Travelers

Portfolio Underwriting Manager responsible for overseeing MGA portfolio management and driving profitability in a dynamic insurtech environment. Collaborating with various teams to enhance overall business operations and performance.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,300 - $180,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively monitoring the flow, health, and profitability of the entire book of business, including a deep focus on new business, renewals, geographic concentration, industry/class results, and product profitability across lines of business, distribution channels, state and territory, and industry/class-specific segments.
Collaborating with MGA colleagues to research and interpret complex data, identifying growth opportunities through optimization and mitigating loss potential.
Support Product Managers, Underwriters, and Actuaries in strategic execution.
Collaborating closely with the Claims Program Manager to gather insights that inform Product and Underwriting teams for strategic portfolio action.
Leading underwriting projects and making independent decisions to strengthen and develop the MGA portfolio.
Supporting underwriting innovation and automation through strategic partnerships with digital product and insurance product teams.
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for partnership distribution, including marketing, coverage, and underwriting guidance on all lines of business.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including capacity providers and fronting carriers.
Empowering and mentoring less experienced underwriters through active support, knowledge transfer, and continuous educational opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in an insurance start-up environment.
Extensive underwriting experience with commercial P&C products, including General Liability, Inland Marine, Property, and BOP, is required across various lines of business.
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant work experience.
Insurance designation(s) and/or insurance education are preferred (CPCU, AU, ARM, AAI).
Advanced knowledge of product offerings, insurance lifecycle processes, underwriting guidelines.
Advanced understanding of insurance workflows and concepts, including limits, coverages, pricing models, ISO, and form/rate rules.
Excellent communication, analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
You are passionate about the customer and the customer's user experience.
The ability to challenge us! We want people who can come in and shape the future of this business and not be afraid to raise questions and help us improve.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group plan for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance coverage.
Participation in the Company’s bonus program-Participation in 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.
Commuter benefits to help cut down on parking and public transit costs.
25 days of vacation time plus 10 sick days and 10 company holidays.
A genuine investment in your learning and development-Regular team outings and volunteer opportunities.
An awesome office space.
A hybrid working model, giving our employees great choice and flexibility to work in a way that’s best for their particular job, their teams, and their lives.

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingcommercial P&C productsGeneral LiabilityInland MarinePropertyBOPinsurance lifecycle processesunderwriting guidelinesinsurance workflowspricing models

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsquantitative skillsproblem-solvingmentoringrelationship buildingentrepreneurial spiritcollaborationleadershipcustomer focus

Certifications

CPCUAUARMAAI