Underwriting Manager - Workers Compensation
Core
Lead regional Workers' Compensation underwriting operations to drive profitable growth, manage portfolio performance, and develop agency relationships.
Role type
Senior IC Underwriting Manager (Workers' Compensation)
Builds
Profitable Workers' Compensation books of business and regional business plans
Domain
Insurance / Workers' Compensation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Workers' Compensation underwriting strategy, portfolio management, pricing discipline, risk selection, agency development, NCCI/state regulations, experience modification analysis, loss ratio monitoring, team leadership, broker/agency relationship management
Preferred skills
CPCU/CIC/ARM designation, MGA/carrier experience, underwriting analytics, predictive modeling, AI-enabled underwriting tools, operational modernization
Technologies
NCCI, state bureau systems, underwriting automation platforms, predictive modeling tools
Responsibilities
Lead regional underwriting operations to achieve profitable growth and retention targets; Develop and execute underwriting strategies covering portfolio management and pricing; Evaluate exposures including payroll, class codes, loss runs, and industry-specific risks; Act as senior referral authority for complex accounts; Build and maintain relationships with agents, brokers, and distribution partners; Monitor regional performance metrics and collaborate with claims, actuarial, and finance teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities