Renewal Underwriting Manager

Summary

Join Nirvana, a data-driven commercial insurance revolutionizer, as their Renewal Underwriting Manager. Lead and empower a team of experienced underwriters focusing on mid-term and renewal business, balancing profitability and customer retention. Develop data-informed renewal strategies, coach underwriters, and collaborate with the Business Development team to meet targets. Interact with external partners, manage team workflow, and partner with leadership on long-term innovation. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of underwriting experience, including 3+ years in people management, preferably in the transportation sector. Strong communication, critical thinking, and adaptability to a high-growth environment are essential. This role offers competitive salary and equity, along with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of Underwriting experience, minimum of 3 years in people management
• Proven success Underwriting in the transportation sector, preferably trucking
• Comfort setting and executing against team goals
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
• Thorough critical thinker who isn’t afraid to make decisions
• Successfully able to work in high-growth & ambiguous start-up environments
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Leading and engaging a team of 4-6 experienced Underwriters
• Collaborate with Business Development team to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual targets
• Interact with key external partners including agents and brokers
• Manage team workflow including referral setting and authority
• Partner with leadership team to deliver strategies and projects necessary for long term innovation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing a distributed team is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Work from home friendly