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Awac

AVP, Underwriting - Environmental

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $175K/yr

Liaise with Chief Underwriting Officer, actuary, claims, accounting, IT and legal departments as appropriate. Manage and delegate authority. Job Qualifications: * At least 7 years relevant ...

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Founding GTM

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The role Every logo we have was closed by the two founders - mapping workflows with chief underwriting officers, shadowing underwriters through renewals, partnering with shops from startup MGAs to ...

Accredited

VP, Underwriter- Casualty

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Support new business opportunities and strategic initiatives as directed by the Chief Underwriting Officer, including serving as the internal subject matter expert for assigned opportunities.

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief underwriting officer in the United States is $192,837.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,500.00 and $257,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief underwriting officer?

A Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing an insurance company's underwriting policies, risk assessment strategies, and portfolio management. They develop underwriting guidelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and help achieve profitability by balancing risk and premium pricing. CUOs also lead underwriting teams, collaborate with other executives, and analyze market trends to refine business strategies. Their decisions directly impact the company's risk exposure and financial performance.

What does a chief underwriting officer do?

A typical day for a Chief Underwriting Officer involves overseeing the underwriting department, reviewing and refining underwriting policies, and evaluating complex or high-value cases. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, actuarial teams, and key clients to shape risk strategies and ensure the company's portfolio remains balanced and profitable. The role often includes mentoring senior underwriters, monitoring emerging market trends, and driving process improvements. This position blends high-level strategic planning with hands-on leadership, offering daily opportunities to make a significant impact on the organization's success.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a chief underwriting officer?

To thrive as a Chief Underwriting Officer, you need deep expertise in risk assessment, underwriting principles, and insurance industry regulations, typically backed by significant experience and advanced degrees in finance or related fields. Familiarity with underwriting software, actuarial modeling tools, and relevant professional certifications such as CPCU or ACII is essential. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills set top candidates apart by enabling effective team management and stakeholder engagement. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring sound risk decisions, regulatory compliance, and driving profitable growth for the organization.

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Infographic showing various Chief Underwriting Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $192,837 per year, or $92.7 per hour.

Specialty Underwriter

Westfield Insurance

Berkeley Heights, NJ • On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Westfield Insurance rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 315 rated insurance

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Underwriter, Reinsurance, will be part of the Westfield A&H Underwriting team. You will be responsible for underwriting Stop‑Loss, Excess Reinsurance and other specialty products.

Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer A&H, you will be a key contributor to the overall analysis and management of our new and renewal business.

You will work directly with brokers to successfully price and design quotes to acquire individual accounts and business produced through MGA/MGU’s.

You will manage the relationship and profitability of program business written through assigned Managing General Underwriters.

The senior underwriter will propose effective underwriting strategies across various product lines.

You will be part of and present new and renewal opportunities to our Peer Review team (UW, Actuarial, Claims).

Contribute to the development and execution of our underwriting strategies.

Developing strong relationships with our business partners is a key goal for the department (Brokers, TPAs, vendors, etc.). You will manage specific assigned relationships.

Engage with brokers and customers in‑person when needed.

Participate in new product development as part of the A&H team.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree, plus 8–10 years of professional experience in the A&H business with demonstrated knowledge of Stop Loss and Excess Reinsurance
  • Strong current technical knowledge of Employer Stop Loss
  • Established broker relationships

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Location

300 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922, US (Hybrid)

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