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Commercial Lines Underwriter - Remote – Must reside in Southern California (Preferred: Irvine, Los Angeles, or surrounding areas

  2025-07-31     SDI Staffing     Santa Ana,CA  
Description:

This is a direct hire role for an experienced underwriter who thrives in a remote work setting, and brings 7+ years of Commercial Lines property experience — particularly in small to middle market risks. You'll work with top-tier agencies, evaluate more complex risks, and play a key role in managing relationships and driving new business in a Southern CA Territory. Our client is a top-rated best place to work and a regional property and casualty insurer for more than 100 years!

  • HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (flexibility offered)
  • DURATION: Direct Hire
  • WORKPLACE: 100% Remote work offered, but the Underwriter must reside in Southern California.
  • PAY: $65,000 - $105,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • To qualify for $90k, plus, the qualified candidate must have a minimum of 7 years' recent experience working as a full Commercial Property Underwriter.
  • BENEFITS: This client offers a full comprehensive benefits!


  • Job Duties will include, but are not limited to:Responsible for the evaluation of small to middle market risks within a defined business territory. Under supervisor, this position reviews individual submissions for Commercial lines to evaluate risk attributes, pricing and business fit within Company guidelines and policies.
  • This position is responsible for building strong agency relationships to develop new business opportunities; retain a strong renewal book of business and manage the overall book to profitability metrics.
  • The Senior Underwriter will typically work with top or middle tier agents as well as evaluate more complex and sophisticated commercial risks within the region.
  • The Senior Underwriter is expected to make production calls and develop new business production.
  • May be directed to perform other underwriting duties including quality control, mentoring, territory analysis, and agency training.
  • Will need to know:
  • • Underwriting principles, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • • Rating plans (ISO or similar) and commercial lines coverages.
  • • Knowledge of social, economic, and competitive aspects of territory assigned.
  • • National and local business conditions and trends.
  • • Underwriting and marketing philosophy and procedure.


  • Requirements:College degree (or equivalent experience) and recent five to ten years of experience writing small to medium sized small business and middle market risks as a Commercial Line's Underwriter.
  • Completion of technical insurance coursework preferred, such as CPCU, AU, ARM, CRM or CIC.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.


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