Job Description
Are you ready to redefine the future of commercial risk? Summit Shield Insurance Group is seeking a high-caliber Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our premier team in the heart of Hartford. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our portfolio, driving profitable growth, and delivering bespoke insurance solutions to complex mid-market clients.
We offer a dynamic, hybrid work environment that values technical mastery, decisive judgment, and collaborative innovation. If you are an industry veteran looking to make a measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex commercial risk submissions across property, general liability, and umbrella lines.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key retail brokerage partners to drive new business.
- Utilize advanced actuarial data and market analytics to refine pricing strategies and risk selection.
- Manage a high-volume underwriting authority level with autonomy and strategic precision.
- Mentor junior underwriters and provide technical guidance on complex policy wording.
- Collaborate with claims and loss control departments to ensure proactive risk mitigation.
- Represent the company at industry events and client-facing stakeholder meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in commercial lines underwriting within an A-rated carrier.
- Professional designation such as CPCU, ARM, or AU is highly preferred.
- Expert-level knowledge of ISO forms, state regulations, and reinsurance principles.
- Proven track record of managing a profitable book of business exceeding $5M in annual premium.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to articulate complex risk narratives.
- Advanced proficiency in underwriting software, CRM systems, and data visualization tools.