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Job Ref: 15089
Salary: $100000 – $150000
Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager
Location: On-site in Manhattan
Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll guide a growing team, shape underwriting strategy, and build meaningful broker and carrier relationships. If you’re a strong commercial P&C professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Inspire the Team
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Manage and mentor a team responsible for new business, renewals, and service requests.
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Train and onboard new hires while providing ongoing coaching and regular one-on-ones.
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Oversee workload distribution, PTO coverage, and daily operational flow to keep the team running smoothly.
Drive Underwriting Excellence
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Review complex or challenging submissions and provide guidance on underwriting decisions.
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Monitor renewal timelines and ensure proposals are prepared accurately and on schedule.
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Serve as the go-to escalation point for underwriting questions or situations requiring carrier collaboration.
Strengthen Broker & Carrier Partnerships
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Build and maintain strong, responsive relationships with brokers.
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Resolve escalated issues with professionalism and urgency.
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Work closely with carrier underwriters to clarify guidelines, negotiate terms, and address underwriting obstacles.
Ensure Operational Quality & Efficiency
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Step in to review or handle work as needed to maintain continuity and service excellence.
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Identify gaps in processes, communication, or account handling, and implement improvements to enhance workflow consistency.
What You Bring
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5+ years of commercial lines underwriting or account management experience; leadership experience strongly preferred.
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Solid understanding of commercial P&C lines, carrier appetites, and underwriting processes.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
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Experience in a multi-carrier or wholesale environment is a strong plus.
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