Senior Commercial Underwriter

PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote role, but candidates must reside in FL, KY, ME, NY, NC, SC, or TXAbout the CompanyOur client is a publicly traded, financially strong insurance organization that has been profitable every year since 2007. They operate with a startup mentality backed by fully built-out infrastructure, including experienced IT, HR, legal, and claims teams. The company runs on a custom-built platform with significant AI investment, and carries excess capital to deploy into growth. They're expanding aggressively into new E&S commercial property segments and new state markets over the next several years.About the RoleThis is a production-focused Senior E&S Commercial Underwriter role supporting the company's expansion into warehouses, strip malls, lessor's risk, and other commercial property classes beyond their existing commercial coastal residential book. The right candidate brings deep underwriting acumen combined with strong broker relationship skills. This is a "hunter" role, not a desk underwriting position. You'll be assigned specific wholesale broker relationships and expected to build your own portfolio over time.Key Responsibilities:Underwrite and evaluate E&S commercial property accounts across cat-exposed properties, warehouses, strip malls, commercial coastal residential, and lessor's risk segmentsAssess risks using knowledge of commercial sprinkler system ratings, fire protection requirements, and safety standardsBuild and maintain wholesale broker relationships within target marketsContribute to underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures as the book growsConduct renewal underwriting to manage and improve book performanceCollaborate cross-functionally with Claims, Product Management, and MarketingAnalyze wholesaler books of business on a semi-annual basis and communicate findings to Sales leadershipMentor less-experienced underwriters and underwriting assistantsParticipate in cross-departmental projects including audits and user acceptance testingQualifications:Minimum 5 years commercial property underwriting experienceDeep familiarity with E&S markets, distribution, and underwriting practicesExperience underwriting warehouses, lessor's risk, and/or other specialty commercial property segmentsWorking knowledge of commercial sprinkler system ratings and fire protection standardsFamiliarity with Florida, Texas, and/or South Carolina property marketsDemonstrated ability to build broker relationships and drive new business productionStrong verbal and written communication skillsBachelor's degree preferred; professional designations (CPCU, AU, ARM, AINS, AIM, AIC) a plusWhy we love this opportunity:Profitable, well-capitalized company with a true growth trajectory, not a turnaroundStartup energy with the backing of a publicly traded organization and fully built infrastructureCustom-built tech platform with heavy AI investment, no legacy system headachesRemote flexibility with a small, nimble underwriting teamReal opportunity to build something from the ground up as the company expands into new states and product linesStock awards being rolled out for all employees