Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor – Auto Dealers

Utica National Insurance Group

Underwriting Supervisor managing a team of underwriters ensuring compliance and profitable growth at Utica National Insurance Group. Overseeing commercial lines insurance policies and enhancing agency partnerships.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeNew Hartford • New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor position is responsible for leading and managing a team of underwriters to ensure compliance with company underwriting policies.
Work closely with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations to develop strategic plans for profitable growth within the territory.
Underwrite commercial lines insurance policies, including General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property, Commercial Auto insurance.
Evaluate performance of all underwriters to confirm adherence to company underwriting guidelines policy.
Effectively manage the quality process in a book of business.
Manage territory to meet all regulatory requirements.
Responsible for the administration of underwriting authority to underwriters with the Director of Regional Underwriting Operations.
Understand trending in relation to growth and profit.
Demonstrate strong partnerships with agents and brokers.
Support sales plans and agency engagement initiatives.
Effectively manage agency profitability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Lines Underwriting preferred.
Leadership and management experience in the insurance industry, specifically in commercial lines preferred.
Strong knowledge and understanding of General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Property, and Commercial Auto lines of business.
Proven track record of successful underwriting and portfolio management in the middle market segment.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
CPCU, CIC designations highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Dental Benefit
Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Paid Volunteer Day
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Commercial Lines UnderwritingGeneral LiabilityWorker's CompensationProperty InsuranceCommercial Auto InsuranceUnderwriting PoliciesPortfolio ManagementAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipManagementCommunicationNegotiationRelationship-BuildingStrategic PlanningQuality ManagementPerformance EvaluationPartnership DevelopmentAgency Engagement

Certifications

CPCUCIC