New Job Opening: Commercial Lines Underwriter in Wooster, OH

Job Description

Commercial Lines Underwriter
Location: Wooster, OH | Hybrid, 3 days in office
Compensation: $70,000–$130,000, depending on experience

We are partnering with a well-established insurance carrier seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter to join their team in Wooster, OH. This opportunity is ideal for an underwriter who enjoys managing a book of business, developing strong agency relationships, and working with commercial accounts

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite commercial agribusiness and farm-related accounts


• Evaluate risks and determine appropriate pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage


• Manage an assigned book of business with a focus on profitable growth and retention


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with independent agency partners


• Conduct agency visits and support the development of new agency relationships


• Partner with Risk Control on account evaluations and site visits


• Monitor production, retention, profitability, and loss trends


• Identify opportunities to grow the commercial agribusiness book


• Balance technical underwriting with agency relationship management and business development

Requirements:

• Commercial Lines underwriting experience


• Strong technical underwriting and risk-selection skills


• Knowledge of commercial insurance coverages


• Experience working with independent insurance agencies


• Strong relationship-building and communication skills


• Ability to evaluate complex commercial risks


• Comfortable with agency and account/site visits

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter looking for a role that offers a mix of technical underwriting, agency relationship management, and business development.