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Remote underwriting team lead jobs are open across the U.S. in insurance, financial services, and specialty risk sectors, at remote-first carriers, distributed insurtech firms, and national brokerages building out virtual underwriting operations. Companies currently hiring include Corebridge Financial, Godot Consulting, and The Cincinnati Insurance Companies. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.
Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2025 Great Place to Work® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.
C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization. For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com.
Job Description:C&F’s Commercial Lines division delivers specialized insurance solutions for mid-sized and large businesses across a broad range of commercial exposures, management liabilities, and industry segments.
Our portfolio includes tailored coverage solutions for General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers’ Compensation, Property, and Excess Liability, as well as Financial Lines products such as Management Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, Crime, and Fidelity.
With more than 700 employees across the United States, Commercial Lines combines deep underwriting expertise, disciplined risk selection, and the strength of C&F’s national platform. We work closely with our customers and distribution partners to provide responsive service, thoughtful risk solutions, and the confidence to navigate complex business challenges.
Business Services Group is looking for a professional self-starter and resourceful team player, who truly adds value to the underwriter desks they support, through proactive communication, strong organization skills and a collaborative underwriting mindset. With deep knowledge of company tools, rating methods and business unit goals, this individual serves as the backbone of the underwriting team facilitating efficient workflow to ensure internal and external deadlines are duly met. Knowledge of state rules a plus. With a strong ability to market face externally and manage agency communication effectively, this individual truly helps creates capacity on the underwriter’s desk by taking on various tasks, both process and underwriting related.
What you will do for C&F:
- Partners with Underwriters to establish support needs for renewals and/or new business policies (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind the policy; create exhibits, etc.).
- Prepares documents and participate in pre-renewal meetings.
- Prepares underwriting/pricing exhibits (i.e., exposures, experience rating, profit and loss analysis, expense models, updated account information, etc.).
- Manages account documentation (i.e., proposals, agreement letters, reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, policy change, endorsements, cancellations, etc.).
- Ensures accurate and timely servicing and billing of accounts.
- Communicates with brokers/agencies, wholesalers, and internal departments. (i.e., researches and resolves issues, responds to inquiries and questions).
- Coordinate with Operations Specialist to update internal systems and complete rating.
- Prepare quotes for UW by reviewing exposures and experience rating, updating account information, rates and adjusts the price, as requested.
- May complete renewals based on formal guidelines, commonly referred to as "Letter of Authority."
- Provides information for regulatory compliance (i.e., statutory filings, proof of insurance, certificates).
- Participates in projects/assignments as requested.
What you will bring to C&F:
- 3+ years of experience, insurance experience related to rate, quote, and issuance of P&C Insurance is preferred.
- High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong property knowledge a plus
- Independently able to assign class codes, handle bureau criticisms
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Demonstrates ability to access a situation promptly and take appropriate action
- Able to meet standards set by manager and able to set high standards for self
- Capable to work across complex organizations
- Effective communication skills, in person and virtual
- Comfortable with change
- Demonstrates ability to perform in a business professional manner with a positive attitude
- Demonstrates the ability and drive to seek development opportunities
- Ability to follow guidelines and best practices, and innovate, with an emphasis on quality and customer service
What C&F will bring to YOU:
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401K employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our Wellness programs focus on your family’s complete wellness, including your physical and mental wellbeing
- A core C&F principle is that you manage your career. To support your development, we have a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry related certifications and professional training available to you
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- A spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee driven corporate giving
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401K employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
At C&F you will BELONG
If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know
For California Residents Only: Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit https://www.cfins.com/onlineprivacypolicy/ca/noticeatcollection/ for more information.
Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $37,900.00 to a maximum of $71,200.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.
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Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.
Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2025 Great Place to Work® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.
C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization. For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com.
Job Description:C&F’s Commercial Lines division delivers specialized insurance solutions for mid-sized and large businesses across a broad range of commercial exposures, management liabilities, and industry segments.
Our portfolio includes tailored coverage solutions for General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers’ Compensation, Property, and Excess Liability, as well as Financial Lines products such as Management Liability, Professional Liability, Cyber, Crime, and Fidelity.
With more than 700 employees across the United States, Commercial Lines combines deep underwriting expertise, disciplined risk selection, and the strength of C&F’s national platform. We work closely with our customers and distribution partners to provide responsive service, thoughtful risk solutions, and the confidence to navigate complex business challenges.
Business Services Group is looking for a professional self-starter and resourceful team player, who truly adds value to the underwriter desks they support, through proactive communication, strong organization skills and a collaborative underwriting mindset. With deep knowledge of company tools, rating methods and business unit goals, this individual serves as the backbone of the underwriting team facilitating efficient workflow to ensure internal and external deadlines are duly met. Knowledge of state rules a plus. With a strong ability to market face externally and manage agency communication effectively, this individual truly helps creates capacity on the underwriter’s desk by taking on various tasks, both process and underwriting related.
What you will do for C&F:
- Partners with Underwriters to establish support needs for renewals and/or new business policies (i.e., identify/gather relevant account information to quote and/or bind the policy; create exhibits, etc.).
- Prepares documents and participate in pre-renewal meetings.
- Prepares underwriting/pricing exhibits (i.e., exposures, experience rating, profit and loss analysis, expense models, updated account information, etc.).
- Manages account documentation (i.e., proposals, agreement letters, reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, policy change, endorsements, cancellations, etc.).
- Ensures accurate and timely servicing and billing of accounts.
- Communicates with brokers/agencies, wholesalers, and internal departments. (i.e., researches and resolves issues, responds to inquiries and questions).
- Coordinate with Operations Specialist to update internal systems and complete rating.
- Prepare quotes for UW by reviewing exposures and experience rating, updating account information, rates and adjusts the price, as requested.
- May complete renewals based on formal guidelines, commonly referred to as "Letter of Authority."
- Provides information for regulatory compliance (i.e., statutory filings, proof of insurance, certificates).
- Participates in projects/assignments as requested.
What you will bring to C&F:
- 3+ years of experience, insurance experience related to rate, quote, and issuance of P&C Insurance is preferred.
- High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong property knowledge a plus
- Independently able to assign class codes, handle bureau criticisms
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Demonstrates ability to access a situation promptly and take appropriate action
- Able to meet standards set by manager and able to set high standards for self
- Capable to work across complex organizations
- Effective communication skills, in person and virtual
- Comfortable with change
- Demonstrates ability to perform in a business professional manner with a positive attitude
- Demonstrates the ability and drive to seek development opportunities
- Ability to follow guidelines and best practices, and innovate, with an emphasis on quality and customer service
What C&F will bring to YOU:
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401K employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our Wellness programs focus on your family’s complete wellness, including your physical and mental wellbeing
- A core C&F principle is that you manage your career. To support your development, we have a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry related certifications and professional training available to you
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- A spirit of social responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee driven corporate giving
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401K employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
At C&F you will BELONG
If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know
For California Residents Only: Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit https://www.cfins.com/onlineprivacypolicy/ca/noticeatcollection/ for more information.
Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $37,900.00 to a maximum of $71,200.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.
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Who's Hiring
- Corebridge Financial35
- Godot Consulting6
- The Cincinnati Insurance Companies5
- Crum & Forster4
- Builders Mutual Insurance3
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance35
- Banking & Financial Services13
- Investment & Asset Management12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote underwriting team lead jobs.
- Five or more years of underwriting experience in a relevant line of business
- Proven experience supervising, mentoring, or managing a team of underwriters
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment, pricing models, and coverage guidelines
- Proficiency with underwriting platforms and policy administration systems
- CPCU, AU, or comparable professional insurance designation preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Underwriting Team Lead Job Search
Signal async leadership skills in your resume
Remote underwriting team lead employers want to see that you can develop underwriters and manage performance without daily in-person contact. Cite specific examples of coaching outcomes, written feedback processes, or workflow changes you led asynchronously across a distributed team.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote underwriting team lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your lines of authority, team size, and industry focus and apply directly without sorting through non-remote postings.
Highlight remote-ready underwriting tools in applications
Name the platforms you've used for distributed underwriting workflows, such as cloud-based policy management systems, virtual file review tools, and async communication platforms. Remote employers screen for candidates who can operate and train others in these environments from day one.
Prepare for competency-based remote interviews
Remote team lead interviews almost always include scenario questions about managing underwriter performance, handling disagreements over risk decisions, and running pipeline reviews without being in the same room. Prepare two or three structured examples that show how you coached underwriters and resolved technical disputes in writing or on video calls.
Remote Underwriting Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote underwriting team lead job?
Target insurtech companies, remote-first carriers, and national insurance groups that run distributed underwriting teams, as these employers are most likely to post remote team lead roles. Remote hiring managers screen for strong written communication, comfort with async collaboration tools like Slack and project management platforms, and demonstrated ability to coach and hold underwriters accountable without in-person oversight. Candidates who can show documented portfolio results, prior experience managing remote direct reports, or a history of independent decision-making on complex risks stand out most.
Which companies hire remote underwriting team leads?
Employers currently hiring remote underwriting team leads include Corebridge Financial, Godot Consulting, and The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first carriers, distributed insurtech platforms, and large national insurance organizations that have built out fully virtual underwriting departments across property and casualty, life, commercial, and specialty lines.
Can you get a remote underwriting team lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote team lead roles are harder to land without experience because you're expected to manage and develop underwriters independently from day one. Your best path is to first build remote underwriting experience as an individual contributor at a distributed carrier, then document results like portfolio performance or workflow improvements that show leadership potential. Some smaller insurtech firms hire emerging leads from their own remote underwriting ranks when they can see async communication skills and self-direction already in place.
Do you need a degree for remote underwriting team lead jobs?
Not always, though many employers prefer a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Remote hiring managers weigh CPCU, AU, or ARM designations heavily, since certifications signal technical depth that's hard to verify without in-person collaboration. Demonstrated results managing an underwriting book, coaching junior underwriters, or improving loss ratios can substitute for a degree at carriers that prioritize performance evidence over credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote underwriting team leads?
The sectors hiring the most remote underwriting team leads are Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed underwriting teams to handle volume and specialty risk across geographies without requiring staff to be co-located.
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