Underwriting Manager, Commercial

Job description

Opportunity We are seeking a strategic, forward ‑ thinking, and people ‑ centered Underwriting Manager to lead our Commercial Insurance Underwriting team. In this critical leadership role, you will champion underwriting excellence, guide team performance, and support profitable portfolio growth. You will cultivate strong broker relationships, provide expert oversight on complex risks, and ensure underwriting practices align with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and our commitment to quality and service. What you will be doing: Leadership & Team Development: - Lead, manage, and coach a team of Commercial Underwriters to ensure high performance, accuracy, and consistency. - Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing development, including onboarding and performance reviews. - Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results ‑ driven team culture. Underwriting Oversight & Portfolio Management: - Oversee underwriting decisions, ensuring risk assessments align with guidelines, appetite, and profitability targets. - Review complex or escalated submissions and provide expert guidance to team members. - Monitor performance metrics, pricing adequacy, and market trends to adjust u...