Sr Production Underwriter National Territory

The Senior Production Underwriter will drive profitable growth across a national small-business insurance portfolio by managing strategic agency partnerships and developing new business opportunities. This role combines underwriting expertise, business development, and relationship management to strengthen agency performance and expand market share. You will evaluate risks, make sound underwriting and pricing decisions, and help agency partners achieve sustainable growth in both premium volume and policy count. Working closely with agents, regional underwriting teams, claims professionals, and corporate departments, you will deliver responsive service and promote effective use of business systems and resources. The position requires a proactive, commercially minded professional who can identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and execute growth strategies independently. This is a remote opportunity focused on the Chicago area, with limited travel to agency partners as needed.

• At least six years of experience in underwriting, insurance marketing, or field underwriting.

• A college degree is preferred.

• Three or more years of agency management experience is preferred.

• Highly developed marketing and business development skills, with a commercially focused and hands-on approach.

• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, pricing philosophies, and profitable portfolio growth.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence agency partners.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate agency performance, identify growth opportunities, and develop practical strategies to improve results.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to achieving business objectives.

• Ability to use technology effectively to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support agency relationships.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant internal business software.

• Ability to collaborate across functions, resolve problems constructively, and maintain effective communication with agents and internal stakeholders.

• A valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and the ability to drive an automobile.

• Willingness to travel locally to assigned agency partners as business needs require.