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INTRODUCTION
Responsible for providing E&S Underwriters - Renewal with information necessary to make sound underwriting decisions (i.e., marketing, customer service and administrative support affecting brokers/insureds from initial submission through policy issuance and renewals). Provides support within established performance standards and priorities that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention and service goals. Assures all related support activities are delivered in a manner consistent with business unit customer service and expense management focus.
Responsibilities:
- Participates with account executives/underwriters in the renewal and new business activities that support marketing and underwriting decisions that are consistent with business unit growth and retention goals
- Partners with account executives/underwriters to establish support needs for new and renewal policies (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind the policy; create exhibits, etc.)
- Manages account documentation (i.e., proposals, agreement letters, reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, policy change, endorsements, cancellations, etc.)
- Provides administrative support and other related services as needed (e.g., input account information into system)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field or commensurate experience
- Strong desire to establish career path in the insurance industry
- Ability to synthesize and apply a high volume of information
- Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet productivity deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Previous insurance coursework, preferred
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $46,600 - 72,000/year. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Scottsdale. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.
WHAT WE OFFER:
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
INTRODUCTION
Responsible for providing E&S Underwriters - Renewal with information necessary to make sound underwriting decisions (i.e., marketing, customer service and administrative support affecting brokers/insureds from initial submission through policy issuance and renewals). Provides support within established performance standards and priorities that are responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention and service goals. Assures all related support activities are delivered in a manner consistent with business unit customer service and expense management focus.
Responsibilities:
- Participates with account executives/underwriters in the renewal and new business activities that support marketing and underwriting decisions that are consistent with business unit growth and retention goals
- Partners with account executives/underwriters to establish support needs for new and renewal policies (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind the policy; create exhibits, etc.)
- Manages account documentation (i.e., proposals, agreement letters, reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, policy change, endorsements, cancellations, etc.)
- Provides administrative support and other related services as needed (e.g., input account information into system)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field or commensurate experience
- Strong desire to establish career path in the insurance industry
- Ability to synthesize and apply a high volume of information
- Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet productivity deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Previous insurance coursework, preferred
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $46,600 - 72,000/year. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Scottsdale. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.
WHAT WE OFFER:
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
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Who's Hiring
- Zurich Insurance35
- Corebridge Financial34
- Philadelphia Insurance Companies29
- Travelers28
- CNA Insurance23
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance88
- Banking & Financial Services20
- Investment & Asset Management11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief underwriting officer jobs.
- Ten or more years of progressive underwriting experience across commercial or specialty lines
- Demonstrated experience managing underwriting teams and setting book-of-business strategy
- CPCU designation or equivalent professional underwriting certification
- Deep knowledge of risk selection, pricing models, and loss ratio management
- Experience collaborating with actuarial, claims, and regulatory compliance functions
- Proficiency with underwriting platforms and data analytics tools for portfolio monitoring
Tips for Your Chief Underwriting Officer Job Search
Quantify your underwriting portfolio outcomes
Hiring committees for CUO roles want to see loss ratios, combined ratios, and premium volume you've personally influenced. Pull those figures from your most recent book and anchor your resume to measurable results rather than responsibilities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief underwriting officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your credentials to the line of business
A CPCU carries different weight than an AU or ARe depending on whether the role is commercial, personal, or reinsurance. Confirm which line the employer focuses on and lead with the credential that maps most directly to that segment.
Distinguish your pricing authority from your team's
Many CUO candidates describe team underwriting results without clarifying their personal authority limits. State the maximum bind authority you held and the size of the accounts you underwrote autonomously to prevent interviewers from downgrading your seniority.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership narrative
CUO panels almost always include someone from actuarial, claims, or the C-suite. Prepare specific examples of how you've aligned underwriting strategy with pricing, reserving, or regulatory compliance so each panelist sees you as a peer.
Negotiate total compensation beyond base salary
CUO offers frequently include long-term incentive plans, profit-sharing tied to combined ratio targets, and tail coverage for prior acts. Understand what the incentive structure rewards before you evaluate the offer against base alone.
Chief Underwriting Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief underwriting officers?
The companies hiring the most chief underwriting officers right now include Zurich Insurance, Corebridge Financial, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Carrier groups, regional insurers, and managing general agents tend to post the highest volume of CUO openings at any given time.
How many chief underwriting officer jobs are remote?
About 88% of chief underwriting officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in specialty lines and managing general agent roles than in large carrier or regional insurer positions that require on-site leadership presence across underwriting centers.
How do you become a chief underwriting officer?
Start by building deep technical underwriting experience in one or two lines of business, then move into underwriting management roles where you own profit and loss outcomes for a book. Pursue a professional designation such as CPCU to demonstrate technical mastery. Progress through director and VP of underwriting positions, taking on cross-functional responsibilities with actuarial and claims, before stepping into a CUO role.
Can you get hired as a chief underwriting officer without prior executive experience?
Candidates without a formal CUO title can still be competitive if they've led a significant underwriting unit with full profit and loss responsibility and meaningful bind authority. Employers care most about the scope of what you've managed. Demonstrating that you've set underwriting guidelines, built or restructured a team, and influenced product strategy can close the gap left by not holding the exact title before.
What does the chief underwriting officer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a competency interview with the CHRO or talent team. You'll then meet with the CEO or president, often alongside the CFO or chief actuary, for a strategic discussion about risk appetite and book performance. Final stages frequently include a case study or presentation on how you'd assess or reposition a troubled line of business.
Where can I find and apply to chief underwriting officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief underwriting officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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