Senior Underwriter

We're thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group! The Underwriter III (Senior Underwriter) is responsible for independently evaluating, selecting, pricing, and managing complex commercial risks within assigned programs and authority levels. This role serves as a technical resource to underwriting staff, supports portfolio performance objectives, and contributes to program profitability through disciplined underwriting, broker engagement, and risk analysis. The position also provides mentorship to junior underwriting staff and supports strategic underwriting initiatives. The Underwriter III (Senior Underwriter) is responsible for independently evaluating, selecting, pricing, and managing complex commercial risks within assigned programs and authority levels. This role serves as a technical resource to underwriting staff, supports portfolio performance objectives, and contributes to program profitability through disciplined underwriting, broker engagement, and risk analysis. The position also provides mentorship to junior underwriting staff and supports strategic underwriting initiatives. Key Responsibilities Independently review, analyze, quote, and bind new and renewal business within delegated authority Evaluate complex submissions including loss history, operational exposures, financials, and regulatory considerations Apply underwriting guidelines to maintain portfolio profitability and compliance with program structure and reinsurance requirements Identify adverse trends and recommend corrective underwriting actions Manage broker relationships and act as a senior point of contact for assigned agents and partners Support referrals to carrier partners and reinsurers as required Mentor Underwriting Assistants and Underwriters I-II on risk selection, pricing approach, and file quality Participate in underwriting audits and portfolio reviews Assist with development and refinement of underwriting guidelines, workflows, and best practices Support program growth initiatives while maintaining underwriting discipline Coordinate with claims, actuarial, compliance, and reinsurance teams as needed Ensure timely and accurate documentation within policy systems Qualifications 5-10 years of commercial underwriting experience (transportation or specialty programs preferred) Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex risks independently Experience working within delegated authority environments and structured programs Strong understanding of coverage forms, rating considerations, and regulatory requirements Proven ability to manage broker relationships and negotiate terms effectively Bachelor's degree preferred CPCU or progress toward designation preferred Technical Competencies Risk evaluation and pricing judgment Loss trend interpretation Coverage analysis Portfolio management awareness Referral-quality submission preparation Broker communication and negotiation Leadership Expectations Provide guidance and technical support to junior underwriting staff Promote underwriting consistency and file quality standards Support training and onboarding of new team members Contribute to departmental process improvement initiatives Decision Authority Exercises underwriting authority within established guidelines Refers risks outside authority with recommendations and supporting analysis The Amynta Group (the " Company ") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.