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Centris

Assistant Vice President, Underwriting

Omaha, NE · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

AVP, Underwriting Location: Centris Headquarters (132nd & Pacific St) Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:30-5:00 The primary purpose of this position is to lead Centris Federal Credit Union in our mission ...

Cfins

$139 - $261/hr

As VP, Underwriting Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the profitability, direction, and multiyear growth goals of the book. With a high degree of autonomy, you will be ...

Chubb

VP Underwriting, Surety

Whitehouse Station, NJ · On-site

Chubb Surety is currently interviewing for a Home Office Surety Underwriting Manager for the National Engineering & Construction Group. Based in Whitehouse Station, NJ or Philadelphia, PA, the ...

Chubb

VP Underwriting, Surety

Whitehouse Station, NJ · On-site

$139K - $201K/yr

Chubb Surety is currently interviewing for a Home Office Surety Underwriting Manager for the National Engineering & Construction Group. Based in Whitehouse Station, NJ or Philadelphia, PA, the ...

Chubb

VP Underwriting, Surety

Whitehouse Station, NJ · On-site

Chubb Surety is currently interviewing for a Home Office Surety Underwriting Manager for the National Engineering & Construction Group. Based in Whitehouse Station, NJ or Philadelphia, PA, the ...

Centrisfcu

$90 - $120/hr

The AVP, Underwriting is responsible for leading the Consumer and Mortgage Underwriting teams by maintaining sound underwriting and credit decisioning and ensuring the lending units operate in ...

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Ethos Life

VP of Underwriting Automation

$300K - $320K/yr

About the role The VP, Underwriting Automation serves as a pivotal leader, owning the accuracy and integrity of the underwriting rules that govern automated decisioning for each product we sell. You ...

Ethos Life

VP of Underwriting Automation

$300K - $320K/yr

About the role The VP, Underwriting Automation serves as a pivotal leader, owning the accuracy and integrity of the underwriting rules that govern automated decisioning for each product we sell. You ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president underwriting in the United States is $140,035.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $168,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a vice president underwriting do?

A Vice President of Underwriting oversees the underwriting department within an insurance or financial institution. They are responsible for developing and implementing underwriting policies, evaluating risks, and ensuring that the company’s guidelines are followed when approving or denying applications for insurance or loans. This executive role also involves managing a team of underwriters, monitoring industry trends, and collaborating with other departments to support the organization’s strategic goals. Additionally, the VP of Underwriting ensures compliance with regulations and works to optimize profitability and risk management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vice president underwriting?

To thrive as a Vice President Underwriting, you need deep expertise in risk assessment, portfolio management, and insurance underwriting principles, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with underwriting software, advanced analytics tools, and relevant industry certifications like CPCU or ARM is highly valuable. Leadership, strategic thinking, and strong negotiation and communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for making informed risk decisions, leading high-performing teams, and driving profitable growth for the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by a vice president underwriting, and how can they be addressed?

A Vice President of Underwriting often faces challenges such as balancing risk management with business growth objectives, adapting to evolving regulatory requirements, and leading a team through changing market conditions. Successfully addressing these challenges involves fostering strong collaboration between underwriting, sales, and actuarial teams; staying up-to-date with industry regulations; and implementing robust training and process improvement initiatives. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to guide the team and maintain high underwriting standards while achieving organizational goals.

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AspectVice President UnderwritingUnderwriting Manager
ResponsibilitiesStrategic oversight, policy development, high-level decision makingTeam management, daily underwriting operations, policy review
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees, extensive underwriting experience, leadership skillsUnderwriting certifications, managerial experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level meetings, strategic planningOperational team management, collaboration with underwriters

The Vice President Underwriting typically focuses on strategic leadership and high-level decision making within the underwriting department, often overseeing multiple teams. In contrast, the Underwriting Manager handles daily operations, manages underwriting staff, and ensures policies are correctly applied. Both roles require strong underwriting credentials, but the VP role emphasizes leadership and strategic planning, while the manager role is more operational.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Underwriting 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% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $140,035 per year, or $67.3 per hour.

Middle Market Underwriting Leader

Pharmacists Mutual

Des Moines, IA • On-site, Remote

$145K - $190K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Leads and oversees the Middle Market underwriting team to evaluate, price, and manage complex risks.

  • Monitors performance, claims trends, and portfolio metrics to inform strategies that support growth and stability.

  • Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments and builds strategic partnerships to drive profitable growth.

Job description

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group has an opening for a Middle Market Underwriting Leader. This role will provide leadership and oversight for the Middle Market underwriting team. Leads and oversees Middle Market underwriting, guiding a team to effectively evaluate, price, and manage complex risks while modeling strong underwriting judgment. Drives development to remain competitive and monitors performance and claims trends to inform actionable strategies that support sustainable growth and portfolio stability. Accountable for P&L results, manages key metrics, and implements corrective actions as needed. Fosters a culture of accountability and excellence through coaching, audits, and governance of underwriting authority. Collaborates cross-functionally with Distribution, Claims, Pricing, and Risk Management, while building strategic partnerships to drive profitable growth. Contributes to identifying emerging risks and opportunities, balancing strategic vision with operational leadership. May lead other underwriting segments, such as Programs and/or Excess and Surplus Lines.
Middle Market Underwriting Director
  • Leads the Middle Market underwriting portfolio, driving disciplined growth, execution, and sustained performance through strategic portfolio management.
  • Directs the Middle Market strategy, translating company objectives into actionable plans for the portfolio.
  • Oversees and optimizes the operational performance of the Middle Market portfolio, driving alignment with profitability, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements while identifying and implementing improvements to enhance portfolio outcomes.
  • Designs and drives training programs to enhance team capabilities, aligning development efforts with performance goals and business needs.

Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Underwriting
  • Leads the strategic direction of portfolio Middle Market operations, driving sustained profitability, strengthening risk discipline, and advancing enterprise-wide improvements aligned to regulatory and business objectives.
  • In partnership with the VP, Underwriting, shapes and executes the Middle Market strategy, translating company objectives into actionable plans for the portfolio.
  • Oversees the strategic governance and operational performance of the Middle Market portfolio, ensuring alignment with underwriting profitability, risk appetite, and regulatory standards.
  • Sets the strategic vision for training and development, elevating organizational capabilities and shaping performance outcomes across the portfolio.

Essential Functions
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Understands the Middle Market marketplace and agent and customer expectations.
  • Participates in Guidelines Leadership Team to develop underwriting guidelines.
  • Models effective leadership, motivating the team to achieve shared goals while reinforcing professionalism and accountability.
  • Recruits, trains, coaches, and develops underwriting staff.
  • Conducts goal-setting activities and individual performance reviews.
  • Manages department workflow to ensure proper controls and procedures are documented, maintained, and followed.
  • Establishes workload and territory assignments and monitors productivity.
  • Coordinates regular and systematic quality control audits for each assigned staff member.
  • Supports VP, Underwriting with participation in Underwriting and/or cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensures compliance with underwriting guidelines, authority levels, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains expenses at or below budget for assigned team.
  • Drives innovation and capability enhancements in portfolio management, AI utilization, underwriting processes, and performance metrics by identifying opportunities, developing recommendations, and leading implementation.
  • Uses data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and improve underwriting practices.
  • Stays informed on industry trends, emerging risks, and competitor offerings to enhance underwriting effectiveness.
  • May underwrite complex Middle Market business.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of commercial insurance underwriting.
  • Expert knowledge of commercial policy language.
  • Expertise in building and maintaining relationships with distribution partners and individual account negotiations.
  • Ability to develop, build, and lead highly-effective teams.
  • Demonstrates the skills needed to drive financial performance of the Middle Market portfolio.
  • Demonstrated experience in influencing and leading teams of underwriters.
  • Knowledge of employee management principles including hiring, supervision, training, retention, and performance evaluation.
  • Ability to develop a plan and execute it.
  • Ability to make timely decisions independently, using personal knowledge and discretion.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Deep problem-solving skills.
  • Work independently and use initiative.
  • Possess critical thinking skills and sound judgment in underwriting decisions.
  • Determine when and how to escalate concerns.
  • Ability to understand and apply laws, rules and regulations.
  • Ability to deal with confidential information.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Interact externally and internally with professionalism and confidence.
  • Possess a high level of executive functioning skills to organize and prioritize work.
  • Meet finite deadlines and deal with pressure situations.
  • Maintain records; prepare reports/correspondence related to the work.
  • Read, interpret and input data efficiently and accurately.
  • Communicate and work effectively with others (oral and written).
  • Follow oral and written directions.
  • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
  • Knowledge of management information and business systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
  • Utilize computer and related software effectively.

Experience and Education Qualifications
Middle Market Underwriting Director
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 20 year of related experience with at least 5 in leadership; or
  • Associate's Degree or equivalent and 15 years of related experience with at least 3 in leadership; and
  • One of the following industry related certifications: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)

OR
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience with at least 2 in leadership; or
  • Master's Degree and 6 years of related experience with at least 1 in leadership

Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Underwriting
  • Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of related experience with at least 5 years in leadership; or
  • Master's Degree and 8 years of related experience with at least 3 years in leadership

Preferred Qualifications
  • Successful completion of CPCU or AU designation

Work Environment
  • Hybrid or fully remote work environment designed to provide flexibility, autonomy, and productivity while working from another location
  • Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting
  • Work may involve travel to attend meetings at other locations

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary bonus and access to our benefits package, including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Hybrid/Remote Work Options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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