Job title: Senior Underwriter (HYBRID)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Underwriter
Location: Tulsa, OK
Job published: 11/05/2026
Job ID: 162853

Job Description

Senior Commercial Underwriter

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Commercial Underwriter to join a dynamic team. This role is a replacement for a long-tenured employee and offers the opportunity to inherit an established book of business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial underwriting, particularly in Property & Casualty (P&C) lines, and will be responsible for managing relationships with approximately 20+ independent agencies.

Compensation Package

  • Base Salary: Up to $95,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
  • Profit Sharing: Up to 3%
  • Annual Bonus: Discretionary, based on performance
  • Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
  • Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable for offsetting forfeited compensation from a current employer

Responsibilities

  • Manage an existing underwriting book valued at approximately $10M–$12M.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with 20+ independent agencies.
  • Underwrite and assess risks across various commercial lines, including:
    • Commercial Auto
    • Oil & Gas
    • Renewable Energy
    • Marine and Umbrella
    • Smaller commercial accounts and middle-market business
  • Collaborate with the underwriting and marketing teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Provide professional written communication to agents and stakeholders.
  • Attend occasional industry events, agent visits, or trade shows (approximately once per quarter).

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience (strong preference for candidates with this level of experience; those with slightly less may be considered for an Underwriter title).
  • Expertise:
    • Commercial P&C underwriting (required).
    • Commercial auto experience (highly desirable).
    • Oil & gas/energy underwriting (preferred but not required).
  • Skills:
    • Strong written communication skills.
    • Proven ability to manage independent agency relationships.
  • Background: Carrier underwriting experience is highly preferred.
  • Flexibility: Candidates with broader commercial underwriting experience, even without energy specialization, are encouraged to apply.

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