Job title: Underwriting Team Lead
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Underwriter
Location: Woodbury, NY
Job published: 07/24/2025
Job ID: 140656

Job Description

Our National Client is a seeking an AIS Underwriting Team Lead

Must have current insurance experience and hold a P&C license.

Position Summary:

Exercise discretion and independent judgment while supporting, managing and directing all aspect of AIS.

Essential Functions & Basic Duties:

(This job specification may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.)

  • Meet with Carriers to expand market appointments.
  • Meet with Carriers to sell BPS/Programs distribution for Binding facilities.
  • Track all the Vertical Pipelines to ensure the flow will meet goal & budget.
  • Network with Retailers to bring in Production.
  • Monitor BPS business to look for new product binders.
  • Co-ordinate with Programs for opportunities.
  • Mentor staff and assist with plan for future.

Supervisory Duties:

  • This job has a high level of supervisory responsibilities. Supervision includes but is not limited to:
    • Direct, instruct and guide the team members on all aspects of the servicing of the team’s book of business, as well as coach, mentor and develop team members
    • Evaluate and assess workflow and book size for team members
    • Reward and recognition of team accomplishments and exceptional performance
    • Annual performance reviews
    • Manage the Performance Development Plan process to ensure any performance issues within the team are addressed

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • 5 to 7 years working in either broker or wholesaler
  • Preferably 2 to 4 years underwriting and then 3 to 5 years broker on top of underwriting
  • Understand Iso Forms
  • Understanding of how policies in GL and property are rated along with understanding of ILF factors in excess
  • Market players and their appetites
  • Surplus market understanding
  • Technology skills – including but not limited to: Outlook, Zoom, EPIC, Excel, etc.

Education and Work Experience:

  • 4-year college degree
  • P&C Broker’s License
  • CPCU preferred

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