Job Description
Are you an ambitious insurance professional looking to elevate your career? Summit Risk Solutions is seeking a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our high-performing team in Hartford, the insurance capital of the world. In this role, you will analyze complex risks, drive portfolio profitability, and foster strategic broker relationships.
We offer a dynamic, hybrid work environment that values innovation, data-driven decision-making, and professional development. If you are ready to make a significant impact on a growing national carrier, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and underwrite complex commercial risks within established authority levels.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokerage partners to grow the book of business.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments, including financial statement analysis and loss control reports.
- Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends to optimize pricing and risk selection strategies.
- Collaborate with claims and loss control departments to ensure consistent underwriting standards.
- Mentor junior underwriters and assist in the development of departmental underwriting guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations and internal corporate governance policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience, specifically in Property & Casualty.
- Proven track record of managing a profitable book of business.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in risk modeling and underwriting software.
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
- Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or AU are highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of insurance contract language and market trends.