Business Development Underwriter - Dallas Metro Region

In this remote/field role, you will develop and manage a profitable book of business within assigned lines, while building strong agency relationships. You will drive growth through proactive engagement, cross-sell across Commercial Lines, and disciplined risk selection. Your work supports underwriting profitability and distribution objectives with a focus on pricing, risk evaluation, and agency collaboration. This is an opportunity to shape market presence and contribute to a mission-driven, people-focused organization.

• competitive benefits package
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• bonus potential
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• learning and development support

• Underwrite, price, and select risks within assigned lines per company guidelines
• Maintain profitability, growth, and retention for the portfolio
• Evaluate risk characteristics (operations, financials, management, loss history) for acceptability
• Apply pricing, credits/debits, and underwriting judgment to achieve target returns
• Accept or reject risks within delegated authority while aligning with profitability objectives
• Monitor book performance and take corrective action as needed
• Stay current on regulatory, rating, and coverage changes impacting assigned lines
• Drive new business production and growth through proactive agency engagement and cross-sell across Commercial Lines
• Develop and manage a producer force capable of generating profitable business
• Monitor production quality and profitability of producers and hold them accountable
• Promote all Company products and support cross-sell within agency interactions
• Prospect, prequalify, and appoint new producers aligned with Company strategy
• Set and monitor production expectations with agency partners
• Maintain knowledge of territory, production sources, competitors, and market trends
• Identify opportunities for growth and market expansion and provide feedback to leadership
• Serve as primary Company contact for assigned and prospective producers
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with agencies through visits and presentations
• Provide underwriting and production support in account strategy and marketing discussions
• Deliver responsive service to agents and insureds and resolve inquiries promptly
• Communicate consistently via in-person visits, calls, and Company technology
• Present agency performance insights and management strategies to internal and external stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in a related field
• Minimum 1 year of related experience and/or training
• Current driver's license
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with agents and brokers
• Ability to apply underwriting principles and guidelines
• Ability to evaluate submissions, financials, and policy forms/endorsements
• Knowledge of commercial insurance products (e.g., Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Property, etc.)
• Ability to balance underwriting discipline with business development, production, and cross-sell goals
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Analytical ability to assess risk and make sound underwriting decisions

• strong communication
• negotiation
• relationship management
• underwriting principles and guidelines
• risk assessment and pricing
• regulatory knowledge (WCIRB/NCCI, ISO/AAIS)