Description

We are seeking a Senior Underwriter with strong property and casualty expertise and proven sales management skills to join our GRS Public Entity Educational team. In this role, you will underwrite and manage a portfolio of moderately complex accounts across K-12 districts, charter schools, community colleges, public universities, and related entities—applying sound underwriting judgment to risk selection, pricing, terms, and policy wording to drive profitable growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess and underwrite new business and renewal submissions for educational public entities, applying company guidelines to ensure appropriate pricing, terms and conditions, and risk selection.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts, monitoring performance drivers (loss ratios, exposures, retention) and recommending actions to improve profitability.
• Develop competitive submissions and placement strategies; prepare clear underwriting submissions and explain recommendations to brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with sales and brokers to identify opportunities for account retention and growth.
• Collaborate with actuarial and analytics teams to validate pricing, exposure analysis and loss trends; incorporate data into underwriting decisions.
• Coordinate with claims and risk control to identify loss drivers and implement risk mitigation strategies for clients.
• Review and negotiate policy wording, endorsements and contract terms to protect company interests and meet client needs.
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and adhere to governance, compliance and delegated authority limits.
• Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to team knowledge sharing and process improvements.
• Represent the company at client meetings and industry events as needed, 40% travel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 7-10 years of underwriting experience with a focus on public entities and/or educational institutions.
• Professional designations a plus (CPCU, ARM, AIC, or equivalent) or working toward designation.
• Strong technical underwriting skills: exposure assessment, pricing support, contract review and claims liaison.
• Proven ability to manage a book of business, prioritize workflow and meet production goals.
• Strategic agency planning and management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present underwriting rationale to brokers and clients.
• Proficiency with Excel and underwriting systems; experience with data analytics tools a plus.
• Team player with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel occasionally for client visits and industry meetings.