We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriting Manager to join our Commercial Auto team at One80 Intermediaries. In this role, you will manage underwriting operations within established guidelines and delegated authority between our MGU and carrier partners. Responsibilities include risk selection, pricing, and reviewing endorsements, renewals, and new business submissions. You will also oversee a team of underwriters, providing leadership, training, and performance management to achieve departmental goals.

This position requires strong management experience, underwriting expertise, and the ability to build broker and agent relationships through targeted marketing efforts. Creativity, multitasking, and alignment with our collaborative culture are essential for success.

Your Impact:

Assess and price endorsements, renewals, and new business according to guidelines and authority as outlined in the underwriting manual
Prepare the underwriting and rating work-up on renewal and new business policies
Select and/or verify class code and premium base and rating exposure
Determine appropriate credits and/or debits to obtain a fair and sustained premium for risk
Collaborate on determining all coverage forms and necessary endorsements
Effectively communicate to broker quote conditions
Provide accurate documentation in the file and/or in electronic notes of underwriting thought process
Ability to think outside of the box and develop solutions that address their specific insurance needs
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and issuance of policies, as identified including the ability to delegate tasks to Junior team members
Provide accurate documentation in the file and/or in electronic notes of underwriting thought process
Order/review inspection reports to assess risk quality and to confirm exposure base accuracy, as assigned by manager
Actively manage relationships with assigned brokers and agents
Manage/approve internal delegated underwriting authority and subsequent referrals, developed within approved guidelines
Provide training and mentoring for other Transportation team members when required

Successful Candidates Will Have:

Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Commercial Transportation Underwriter in a multi-state and multi-line commercial insurance environment required
Strong technical P&C underwriting knowledge and skills, specifically focused on Commercial Auto
Advanced knowledge of ISO commercial class codes and CLM rules, forms, rating, and regulatory requirements
Strong knowledge of underwriting and pricing principles and the ability to use this knowledge to make underwriting and pricing decisions based on program criteria and strategy
Results-oriented, initiative-taking problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload with little supervision and efficiently make sound business decisions within level of authority
Should expect to assist with training and development of less experienced staff. This includes the ability to do formal and informal training

One80 Intermediaries is a privately held firm with offices throughout the US and Canada. As a leading insurance wholesaler and program manager, One80 offers placement services and binding authority for property and casualty, life, travel/accident and health, affinity and administrative services, and warranty business. Launched just four years ago, One80 Intermediaries has grown to be one of the largest intermediaries in the United States. In 2024, One80 Intermediaries was ranked the 14th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance. In 2025, One80 Intermediaries earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the second consecutive year.

At One80 Intermediaries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package, which also includes a comprehensive suite of benefits, including, for eligible employees, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. Also, for eligible employees, the Company offers 10 to 20 vacation days depending on experience and generally offers 11 paid holidays and 5 half days, depending on the calendar year. The total compensation for a position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. The expected base pay range for this position is between $147,700 – $240,000 annual salary plus bonus. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including geographical location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If you have any questions about this posting, please contact sgardiner@One80.com.

Pay Range:

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role.

One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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