Sr Production Underwriter National Territory

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Production Underwriter – National Territory based in the United States.** The Senior Production Underwriter will drive profitable growth across a national small-business insurance portfolio by managing strategic agency partnerships and developing new business opportunities. This role combines underwriting expertise, business development, and relationship management to strengthen agency performance and expand market share. You will evaluate risks, make sound underwriting and pricing decisions, and help agency partners achieve sustainable growth in both premium volume and policy count. Working closely with agents, regional underwriting teams, claims professionals, and corporate departments, you will deliver responsive service and promote effective use of business systems and resources. The position requires a proactive, commercially minded professional who can identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and execute growth strategies independently. This is a remote opportunity focused on the Chicago area, with limited travel to agency partners as needed. ### Accountabilities - Develop new business opportunities with agency partners, supporting profitable growth and achievement of agency production goals. - Manage relationships with national small-business agency partners, providing continuity of service, responsive support, and assistance during staffing vacancies or periods of high demand. - Market and underwrite small-business and larger commercial accounts as appropriate, applying established underwriting criteria, accurate risk classifications, and underwriting standards. - Make consistent, well-supported underwriting decisions that align with pricing strategies and promote a straightforward, efficient customer and agency experience. - Monitor agency performance, identifying opportunities to improve new business production, profitability, market share, and share of wallet. - Work with agents to establish and execute business development strategies, address performance challenges, and capitalize on opportunities for growth. - Assess agency strengths and areas for improvement, helping partners understand and adopt relevant products, initiatives, policies, procedures, and services. - Serve as a key liaison between agency partners and internal teams, maintaining effective communication and collaboration with regional underwriting, claims, and corporate departments. - Encourage agency adoption and effective use of internal business platforms and digital tools, including CLAS, PLUS, and e-Select. - Deliver clear, timely communication and high-quality service through digital channels and other appropriate methods. - Stay informed about industry trends, emerging products, competitive carrier practices, and market developments that may affect underwriting performance or business opportunities. - Support broader regional business needs as required, including book-roll opportunities, training, and underwriting coverage for small-business or larger commercial accounts. - Assist agency management teams with overflow work and other operational priorities when needed. - Carry out all underwriting and business development responsibilities in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and company requirements. - Travel by car to assigned agency partners when necessary, with travel estimated at approximately 5% of working time. ### Requirements - At least six years of experience in underwriting, insurance marketing, or field underwriting. - A college degree is preferred. - Three or more years of agency management experience is preferred. - Highly developed marketing and business development skills, with a commercially focused and hands-on approach. - Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, pricing philosophies, and profitable portfolio growth. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence agency partners. - Demonstrated ability to evaluate agency performance, identify growth opportunities, and develop practical strategies to improve results. - Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. - Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to achieving business objectives. - Ability to use technology effectively to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support agency relationships. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant internal business software. - Ability to collaborate across functions, resolve problems constructively, and maintain effective communication with agents and internal stakeholders. - A valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and the ability to drive an automobile. - Willingness to travel locally to assigned agency partners as business needs require. ### Benefits - Annual base salary: $111,000–$144,000 USD. Actual compensation depends on geographic location, education, qualifications, relevant experience, skills, performance, and business needs. - Incentive compensation: Eligibility for an incentive plan at all levels. - Healthcare coverage: Comprehensive health care plans designed to support employees and their families. - Retirement savings: Retirement plan with an employer match. - Employee stock purchase program: Access to a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program. - Paid time off: 20 days of paid time off. - Education support: Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs to support continued learning and professional development. - Financial and personal well-being: Benefits designed to help employees pursue financial goals and balance work and personal responsibilities. - Remote work: Remote position focused on the Chicago area, with limited travel to agency partners. - Inclusive workplace: A culture that values diverse perspectives, individual contributions, collaboration, and professional growth.