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Underwriting Team Lead

CRC Group
Memphis, USA
Full-time
Lead
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
  • Lead underwriting strategy and decision-making for complex risks, including evaluating, approving, and guiding risk selection and coverage structure
  • Manage and oversee underwriting operations, ensuring adherence to carrier guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor portfolio performance and adjust underwriting practices to achieve profitability, growth, and risk management objectives
  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to underwriting teams to ensure consistent execution, quality, and performance outcomes
  • Serve as an escalation point for complex underwriting issues, providing expertise and resolution for challenging risk scenarios
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and market partners to support growth and strategic initiatives
  • Coach, mentor, and develop underwriting staff to enhance technical expertise and support career progression
  • Evaluate market trends, competitor activity, and data insights to inform pricing, product development, and underwriting strategy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field preferred
  • Extensive experience within underwriting, including commercial or specialty lines
  • Proven leadership experience managing underwriting teams and driving performance outcomes
  • Demonstrated success in achieving profitability and growth objectives through underwriting strategy and portfolio management
  • CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Relevant certifications such as CPCU or equivalent professional designations preferred. Appropriate state-specific insurance licenses required based on role responsibilities.
  • FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
  • Advanced expertise in underwriting, risk selection, and portfolio management
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities across underwriting teams
  • Financial acumen, including ability to analyze portfolio performance and profitability drivers
  • Strategic thinking and ability to translate market insights into underwriting action
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with brokers and market partners
  • Proficiency in underwriting systems, tools, and data analytics to support decision-making
  • General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.
  • CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.
  • EEO is the Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision E-Verify

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field preferred
  • Relevant certifications such as CPCU or equivalent professional designations preferred. Appropriate state-specific insurance licenses required based on role responsibilities.

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