Senior Level Production Underwriter Jobs
Senior level production underwriter jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex risk assessment decisions, underwriting portfolio strategy, and the teams or workflows that deliver consistent results. Roles are concentrated in Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like AmeriHome Mortgage Company, Alliant Insurance Services, and Western Alliance Bank hiring at this level now.
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Facultative Property Senior Underwriter
We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.
The Company
As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.
Munich Re Facultative and Corporate (MR F&C) was created to bundle Munich Re’s facultative and corporate business into one global unit. We believe that by aligning our single risk business in one unified team we will better position Munich Re to provide a holistic suite of products and services that meet the growing demands of our clients and broker partners.
The Opportunity
Future focused and always one step ahead!
With this opportunity, your primary responsibility will be underwriting Property facultative individual risk business in the US. Facultative Underwriters are responsible for risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and marketing to assigned brokers and clients. This position will lead or assist in negotiations in order to maintain and develop a profitable facultative reinsurance portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Independently underwrite and price moderate to highly complex business in accordance with corporate, divisional and department guidelines and philosophy.
- Produce, underwrite, and manage the book of business in compliance with applicable underwriting guidelines, strategies, and best practices
- Perform the underwriting referral function as specified and as required in the underwriting guidelines and mandates
- Help refine and implement our portfolio strategy. Ensure high-quality underwriting through coaching, mentoring, technical guidance, and frequent feedback.
- Develop and maintain strong market presence by developing client and broker strategies.
- Develop new business opportunities and promote Group’s capabilities and competencies externally in close cooperation with Client Management.
- Establish and maintain sound contact with clients and brokers, keeping abreast of market and industry developments and client needs.
- Demonstrated superior negotiation skills, facilitating and managing the complexities and challenges associated with sourcing business.
- Negotiate and conclude the offers, terms of contract with Brokers/Clients and, when necessary and feasible, submit counter proposals.
- Lead interdepartmental projects to develop and implement underwriting strategies
- Strong ability to lead a team technically by providing straight-forward, clear direction, guidance, and coaching.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of pricing models and other risk evaluation models
- Strategic decision making based on data interpretation beyond models
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to adjust communication style to audience at all levels internally or externally
- Outstanding presentation skills, able to speak at professional seminars, panels, or workshops
- Conduct and lead peer reviews of team members’ accounts
- Be a peer review resource to other distribution channels and Client Groups, providing underwriting expertise and input
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in (re)insurance, broker community and/ or corporate risk market
- 5+ years of underwriting experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred advanced degree a plus or CPCU, Professional designations a plus
- Superior Negotiation, Relationship Management and Marketing skills
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent verbal/written language and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally to collaborate with teams in London, Munich and globally.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally - up to 30%
The Company is open to considering candidates in New York City (NY). The salary range posted below applies to the Company’s Manhattan location.
The base salary range anticipated for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in New York City. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.
- Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
- Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
- Vision and dental insurance plans.
- Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
- Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).
- A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
- A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
- Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
- Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
- A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
- Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
- Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
- A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your Benefits
With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.
Competitive Salary
We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.
Company performance-based Incentives
In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.
Recognition and Special Rewards
We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.
Retirement Planning
We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.
Inclusive Workplace Culture
We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
Learning & Development
We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.
Work-Life-Balance
Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.
Facultative Property Senior Underwriter
We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients. We will consider a range of experience for this role and the offer will be commensurate with that.
The Company
As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.
Munich Re Facultative and Corporate (MR F&C) was created to bundle Munich Re’s facultative and corporate business into one global unit. We believe that by aligning our single risk business in one unified team we will better position Munich Re to provide a holistic suite of products and services that meet the growing demands of our clients and broker partners.
The Opportunity
Future focused and always one step ahead!
With this opportunity, your primary responsibility will be underwriting Property facultative individual risk business in the US. Facultative Underwriters are responsible for risk analysis and assessment, coverage evaluation, pricing and marketing to assigned brokers and clients. This position will lead or assist in negotiations in order to maintain and develop a profitable facultative reinsurance portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Independently underwrite and price moderate to highly complex business in accordance with corporate, divisional and department guidelines and philosophy.
- Produce, underwrite, and manage the book of business in compliance with applicable underwriting guidelines, strategies, and best practices
- Perform the underwriting referral function as specified and as required in the underwriting guidelines and mandates
- Help refine and implement our portfolio strategy. Ensure high-quality underwriting through coaching, mentoring, technical guidance, and frequent feedback.
- Develop and maintain strong market presence by developing client and broker strategies.
- Develop new business opportunities and promote Group’s capabilities and competencies externally in close cooperation with Client Management.
- Establish and maintain sound contact with clients and brokers, keeping abreast of market and industry developments and client needs.
- Demonstrated superior negotiation skills, facilitating and managing the complexities and challenges associated with sourcing business.
- Negotiate and conclude the offers, terms of contract with Brokers/Clients and, when necessary and feasible, submit counter proposals.
- Lead interdepartmental projects to develop and implement underwriting strategies
- Strong ability to lead a team technically by providing straight-forward, clear direction, guidance, and coaching.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of pricing models and other risk evaluation models
- Strategic decision making based on data interpretation beyond models
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to adjust communication style to audience at all levels internally or externally
- Outstanding presentation skills, able to speak at professional seminars, panels, or workshops
- Conduct and lead peer reviews of team members’ accounts
- Be a peer review resource to other distribution channels and Client Groups, providing underwriting expertise and input
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in (re)insurance, broker community and/ or corporate risk market
- 5+ years of underwriting experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred advanced degree a plus or CPCU, Professional designations a plus
- Superior Negotiation, Relationship Management and Marketing skills
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent verbal/written language and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally to collaborate with teams in London, Munich and globally.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally - up to 30%
The Company is open to considering candidates in New York City (NY). The salary range posted below applies to the Company’s Manhattan location.
The base salary range anticipated for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in New York City. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.
- Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
- Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
- Vision and dental insurance plans.
- Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
- Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
- Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).
- A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
- A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
- Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
- Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
- A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
- Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
- Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
- A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your Benefits
With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.
Competitive Salary
We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.
Company performance-based Incentives
In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.
Recognition and Special Rewards
We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.
Retirement Planning
We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.
Inclusive Workplace Culture
We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
Learning & Development
We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.
Work-Life-Balance
Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.
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Senior Level Production Underwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level production underwriter job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who can own a book of business, make independent risk decisions on complex accounts, and mentor junior underwriters. Demonstrating a history of profitable underwriting outcomes, deep knowledge of a specific product line, and the ability to build broker relationships without close oversight gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level production underwriters?
Companies hiring senior level production underwriters right now include AmeriHome Mortgage Company, Alliant Insurance Services, and Western Alliance Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is led by regional and national carriers, managing general agencies, and specialty insurance firms that need experienced underwriters capable of driving production targets independently.
Are there remote senior level production underwriter jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and line of business. About 66% of senior level production underwriter openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the industry's growing comfort with experienced underwriters working outside a central office. Roles tied to complex accounts or large broker relationships are more likely to require some on-site presence.
What makes a production underwriter role senior level?
Senior level production underwriter roles are defined by independent authority over complex or high-value accounts, ownership of underwriting decisions without routine manager review, and responsibility for a profitable segment of the book. These positions also typically involve mentoring less experienced underwriters, contributing to appetite and pricing guidelines, and managing strategic broker relationships that drive department revenue.
Which industries hire the most senior level production underwriters?
Senior Level production underwriter roles concentrate in Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they require experienced underwriters who can assess complex, high-exposure risks and maintain the broker relationships that sustain consistent production volume at scale.