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Berkley

Senior Underwriter

Manchester, NH · On-site

$97K - $114K/yr

Transportation underwriting experience preferred but not required. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Additional Company Details We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third ...

Berkley

Senior Underwriter

Manchester, NH

$97K - $114K/yr

Transportation underwriting experience preferred but not required. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies ...

Berkley

Senior Underwriter

Manchester, NH

$97K - $114K/yr

Transportation underwriting experience preferred but not required. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from third ...

Captive Resources

Underwriter

Itasca, IL · On-site +1

The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating and underwriting stop-loss insurance. The role ... well as transportation carrier requirements. Click here to view all of our current benefits.

Captive Resources

Underwriter

Itasca, IL

$100K - $135K/hr

The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating and underwriting stop-loss insurance. The role ... well as transportation carrier requirements. Click here to view all of our current benefits.

Captive Resources

Underwriter

Itasca, IL

$100K - $135K/hr

The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating and underwriting stop-loss insurance. The role ... well as transportation carrier requirements. Click here to view all of our current benefits.

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How much do transportation underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation underwriter in the United States is $78,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Transportation Underwriter job?

A Transportation Underwriter evaluates insurance applications for commercial transportation businesses, such as trucking companies and freight carriers. They assess risk factors, analyze financial and safety records, and determine appropriate coverage and premium rates. Their role helps insurance companies minimize losses while ensuring businesses receive adequate protection. Strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical challenges a Transportation Underwriter faces in this role?

Transportation Underwriters often face the challenge of accurately assessing risks in a rapidly evolving industry, especially with changing regulations and varying safety records among transportation companies. Balancing the need to offer competitive policy terms while maintaining profitability requires keen analytical skills and up-to-date market knowledge. You will also need to navigate tight deadlines and sometimes negotiate complex terms directly with brokers or clients. Successfully overcoming these challenges not only helps protect your employer’s portfolio but also builds strong, trust-based relationships within the transportation sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Transportation Underwriter position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Transportation Underwriter, you need a strong analytical background, solid knowledge of transportation risks, and typically a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, risk assessment tools, and knowledge of industry regulations such as DOT or FMCSA standards are frequently required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and negotiation skills are essential for building relationships with brokers and clients. These competencies ensure accurate risk evaluation and policy pricing, minimizing losses and supporting business growth.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Underwriter job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,878 per year, or $37.9 per hour.
Transportation Underwriter

Transportation Underwriter

H.W. Kaufman Group

Houston, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description


Summary: When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance industry. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement to join our team as a Transportation Underwriter. The Transporation Underwriter will have the opportunity to grow a book of business by underwriting new business and increasing renewal business through the cultivation of client relationships.

Responsibilities:

  • Build, maintain, and grow a book of transportation business
  • Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
  • Create and execute marketing plans to increase new and renewal business
  • Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals as well as new business
  • Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management
  • Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action impacting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio
  • Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of transportation underwriting experience required, excess & surplus lines experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
  • Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred
  • Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
  • Interest in continued education and professional development
  • Travel if necessary in order to foster strong client relationships

Benefits:

  • Competitive base compensation with a sales bonus plan
  • Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
  • Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Access to Kaufman Wellness Program
  • Flexible and hybrid work options

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide. Fueled by its freedom from Wall Street and private equity, Burns & Wilcox is a privately owned company whose standards of service, depth of market relationships and outstanding talent are unsurpassed in the specialty insurance sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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