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Job Description
Underwriting Manager Glen Allen, VA 23060 Full-time Full-time Be part of a company where growth, culture, fun, and financial stability come together to create a rewarding and fulfilling experience. ALKEME Insurance, one of the nation's fastest-growing independent retail insurance agencies, is seeking an Underwriting Manager (UM) to be a key member of the executive leadership team. This position has enterprise accountability for underwriting strategy, governance, pricing discipline, and portfolio performance. Why ALKEME? Health insurance Retirement plan 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Employee assistance program
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 10+ years of underwriting experience, preferably in Environmental and General Liability specialty programs, with leadership responsibility. Proven P&L ownership and financial accountability in underwriting leadership roles. Strong expertise in distribution management and partner relationships (carriers, brokers, agents). Demonstrated success developing underwriting strategy, authority frameworks, and governance. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills. Willingness to travel to New York up to twice per month as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial & P&L Management:
Drive profitable growth through disciplined underwriting, pricing, risk selection, and expense management; maintain accountability for portfolio performance and margins.
Carrier & Distribution Leadership:
Lead carrier relationships, performance reviews, underwriting strategy, appetite/guideline updates, and profitable growth initiatives; strengthen distribution with carriers, brokers, and agents.
Agent & Market Relationships:
Build and maintain strong broker and distribution partner relationships, ensuring underwriting consistency, responsiveness, and market credibility.
Monitor trends, loss drivers, and risk concentrations; implement corrective actions to optimize profitability.
Team Leadership & Talent Development:
Develop staffing plans, recruit and retain underwriting talent, and coach teams to drive accountability, consistency, and high performance.
Industry Representation:
Represent the company with carriers, brokers, and industry partners as a senior underwriting leader. Alkeme combines the strength and stability of a top-40 national insurance broker with the energy of a start-up. Our culture is built on innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. We're passionate about helping our employees grow their careers while enjoying a supportive, collaborative environment. This is an At-Will position. Employment with Alkeme Intermediary Holdings, LLC may be terminated or changed at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.
EOE Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
