Underwriting Manager

Job Description

About Acrisure  

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.   

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible. 

Job Summary

The Underwriting Manager role ensures underwriting discipline, regulatory compliance, and alignment with carrier and organizational risk appetite, while fostering strong relationships with brokers and carrier partners. The Underwriting Manager plays a critical role in balancing growth objectives with prudent risk management and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Underwriting

  • Oversee the evaluation of applications for stop-loss insurance coverage.

  • Ensure accurate risk assessment and underwriting decisions in line with company policies and guidelines.

  • Review and approve high-value or complex cases.

• Client Implementation and Onboarding

  • Manage the onboarding process for new and existing clients, ensuring accurate service scope selection.

• Strategic Planning and Execution

  • Develop and implement underwriting strategies to achieve business goals.

  • Monitor market trends and adjust underwriting practices accordingly.

  • Collaborate with senior management to set pricing, coverage, and policy terms.

• Collaboration and Communication

  • Work closely with brokers, clients, and internal teams to negotiate terms and resolve issues.

  • Foster strong relationships with key consultants, vendors and team members to enhance business development.

  • Ensure clear and effective communication within the underwriting team and across departments.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

  • Implement quality control measures to maintain underwriting standards.

  • Conduct audits and reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency in underwriting decisions.

• Reporting and Analysis

  • Prepare and present reports on underwriting activities, performance, and trends.

  • Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

  • Monitor financial performance and make adjustments to underwriting practices as needed.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of underwriting methodologies

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance considerations

• Proven ability to manage complex risk decisions and broker/carrier relationships

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex decisions clearly and professionally

Education and Experience

• 7+ years of stop-loss underwriting experience

Pay Details:

The base compensation range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

 

Why Join Us:

At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

 

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.

• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.

• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.

• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

• … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

 

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting [email protected].

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

 

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Recruitment Fraud: Please visit here to learn more about our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

 

Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.