Underwriting Specialist Jobs in Georgia
Underwriting Specialist jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in property and casualty, commercial lines, and life and health insurance across employers at every level from entry-level associate through senior underwriter. Atlanta anchors the market as one of the Southeast's largest insurance hubs, with significant hiring also in Alpharetta and Savannah, where carriers such as Zurich North America, Assurant, and Aflac maintain established Georgia operations. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia include commercial property, excess and surplus lines, and mortgage underwriting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the role.
The Underwriting Specialist is a key member of the Underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with brokers and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain broker relationships, and execute underwriting decisions. Underwriting Specialists are able to handle the large, complex accounts, and are expected to handle key relationships with a broker at the principle and PL manager level as well as drive business in the door through active engagement with COIs.
What you’ll do.
- Business Management. Planning and budgeting for the book of business, tracking and reporting performance to plan, and developing a clear view of market conditions and competitive landscape.
- Broker Partnership. Development, maintenance and management of key broker partnerships; development of strategies and goals for brokers and tracking of progress; and positioning PURE within a broker partner, including:
- Deliver exceptional, timely, complete and accurate service to brokers
- Develop trusted, respected and lasting relationships with broker partners
- Work with brokers to craft best solutions for their clients
- Share knowledge and best practices with brokers
- Underwrite empathetically at all times
- Underwriting Execution. Responsible for new and renewal underwriting execution, including selecting risks in line with PURE’s strategy and underwriting guidelines, operating within authority and documentation guidelines and following up on accounts and closing new business.
- Underwriting Referrals. Responsible for delivering excellent referral service to more junior Underwriters on the Underwriting team, and assisting in their development.
- Franchise Management. Command of their book of business and ability to clearly identify and address profitability and growth issues and implement effective profit improvement strategies with minimal outside support.
What you’ll need.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 7 years high net worth underwriting experience
- Demonstrated technical expertise and product specific knowledge
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners; including insurance brokers.
- Experience developing and executing on marketing plans and prospects
- Ability to be creative and adaptable in a changing business environment
- Sound, balanced and timely decision making skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software
- Current P&C and E&S broker licenses preferred, must obtain within first 45 and 60 days of hire respectively if you don’t already possess them
What We Do
We're a member-owned property and casualty insurer designed exclusively for financially successful families and driven by a purpose of doing what is right for our members. We provide exceptional service, hospitality and care, we partner with our members to help prevent losses and we create smart insurance solutions at fair prices.
We aim for our members to love their insurance . It is our mission is to create a membership experience so compelling that our members never want to leave.
Who We Are
We want to be transparent about what we expect from each other. From PURE, you can expect:
Opportunities to stretch and grow: your professional and personal development matters to us. We’re committed to providing experiences through on-the-job learning and professional development that increase your impact and rewards.
Clarity and kindness: you can rely on us to be open, honest and supportive, offering clarity on what success looks like.
Support in good times and bad: we believe in showing up for each other consistently, not only when it’s easy. You can expect a thoughtful partner, even when we disagree.
A community that cares: we are committed to sustaining a community in which each person feels cared for as an individual. We lift each other up, celebrate wins together and support one another through challenges in work and life.
Who You Are
All of the strongest relationships are a partnership- a two way street. So here’s what we ask of you:
- Aim to bring your best every day: you’re here because you want to be part of a team that makes a real impact and aims high.
- Be a student and a teacher: share your knowledge and talents and be willing to listen and learn from those around you.
- Get comfortable being uncomfortable: we face tough moments and obstacles with a “courage over comfort” approach and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Be a culture builder: building a positive culture is everyone's responsibility, based on care, respect and openness to diverse perspectives.
About the role.
The Underwriting Specialist is a key member of the Underwriting team reporting to the Regional Underwriting Manager. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with brokers and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain broker relationships, and execute underwriting decisions. Underwriting Specialists are able to handle the large, complex accounts, and are expected to handle key relationships with a broker at the principle and PL manager level as well as drive business in the door through active engagement with COIs.
What you’ll do.
- Business Management. Planning and budgeting for the book of business, tracking and reporting performance to plan, and developing a clear view of market conditions and competitive landscape.
- Broker Partnership. Development, maintenance and management of key broker partnerships; development of strategies and goals for brokers and tracking of progress; and positioning PURE within a broker partner, including:
- Deliver exceptional, timely, complete and accurate service to brokers
- Develop trusted, respected and lasting relationships with broker partners
- Work with brokers to craft best solutions for their clients
- Share knowledge and best practices with brokers
- Underwrite empathetically at all times
- Underwriting Execution. Responsible for new and renewal underwriting execution, including selecting risks in line with PURE’s strategy and underwriting guidelines, operating within authority and documentation guidelines and following up on accounts and closing new business.
- Underwriting Referrals. Responsible for delivering excellent referral service to more junior Underwriters on the Underwriting team, and assisting in their development.
- Franchise Management. Command of their book of business and ability to clearly identify and address profitability and growth issues and implement effective profit improvement strategies with minimal outside support.
What you’ll need.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 7 years high net worth underwriting experience
- Demonstrated technical expertise and product specific knowledge
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners; including insurance brokers.
- Experience developing and executing on marketing plans and prospects
- Ability to be creative and adaptable in a changing business environment
- Sound, balanced and timely decision making skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software
- Current P&C and E&S broker licenses preferred, must obtain within first 45 and 60 days of hire respectively if you don’t already possess them
What We Do
We're a member-owned property and casualty insurer designed exclusively for financially successful families and driven by a purpose of doing what is right for our members. We provide exceptional service, hospitality and care, we partner with our members to help prevent losses and we create smart insurance solutions at fair prices.
We aim for our members to love their insurance . It is our mission is to create a membership experience so compelling that our members never want to leave.
Who We Are
We want to be transparent about what we expect from each other. From PURE, you can expect:
Opportunities to stretch and grow: your professional and personal development matters to us. We’re committed to providing experiences through on-the-job learning and professional development that increase your impact and rewards.
Clarity and kindness: you can rely on us to be open, honest and supportive, offering clarity on what success looks like.
Support in good times and bad: we believe in showing up for each other consistently, not only when it’s easy. You can expect a thoughtful partner, even when we disagree.
A community that cares: we are committed to sustaining a community in which each person feels cared for as an individual. We lift each other up, celebrate wins together and support one another through challenges in work and life.
Who You Are
All of the strongest relationships are a partnership- a two way street. So here’s what we ask of you:
- Aim to bring your best every day: you’re here because you want to be part of a team that makes a real impact and aims high.
- Be a student and a teacher: share your knowledge and talents and be willing to listen and learn from those around you.
- Get comfortable being uncomfortable: we face tough moments and obstacles with a “courage over comfort” approach and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Be a culture builder: building a positive culture is everyone's responsibility, based on care, respect and openness to diverse perspectives.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in underwriting specialist jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia insurance producer license or license recognized by the Georgia Department of Insurance
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field
- Two or more years of underwriting experience in property, casualty, or commercial lines
- Proficiency with underwriting platforms and policy management systems such as Applied Epic or ImageRight
- Professional designation such as CPCU, AU, or CUW preferred by most Georgia carriers
- Strong analytical and written communication skills for risk assessment and coverage documentation
Underwriting Specialist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a underwriting specialist in Georgia?
Most underwriting specialist roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or risk management combined with an active insurance license issued or recognized by the Georgia Department of Insurance. Candidates pursuing a property and casualty or life and health underwriting path typically sit for the Georgia insurance licensing exam administered through Pearson VUE. Many Georgia carriers also look for candidates working toward the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter or Associate in Underwriting designation, which strengthens a candidacy considerably.
How much do underwriting specialists make in Georgia?
Underwriting specialists in Georgia earn a median of about $85,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,160 for the lowest 10% to over $165,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire underwriting specialists in Georgia?
Employers hiring underwriting specialists in Georgia right now include Allianz, Ascot, and PURE Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's dense concentration of regional and national carriers in the Atlanta metro, combined with specialty insurers in Alpharetta and Savannah, keeps the pipeline of openings broad across commercial, personal, and specialty lines.
Which Georgia cities have the most underwriting specialist jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Roswell account for the largest share of underwriting specialist openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it serves as the regional headquarters for numerous national carriers and financial institutions, while Alpharetta's concentration of insurance technology and specialty carrier offices adds a strong suburban cluster, and Savannah's growth in commercial and marine insurance reflects its expanding port-driven economy.
Are there remote underwriting specialist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of underwriting specialist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to desk-based, analytical work. Commercial lines review, risk assessment, and policy documentation are the functions most commonly offered fully remote, while roles requiring face-to-face broker or agent relationship management tend to stay hybrid or in-office.
How can I get hired as a underwriting specialist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an underwriting trainee or associate underwriter program, which carriers such as Zurich North America and Assurant run out of their Georgia offices specifically for candidates without underwriting experience. Adjacent roles like insurance customer service representative, claims examiner, or loan processor at Georgia banks or community lenders are common lateral entry points. Earning the Georgia insurance producer license before applying and pursuing the Associate in General Insurance designation signals commitment and gives a resume a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to underwriting specialist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to underwriting specialist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across carriers, banks, and specialty insurers. Search the listings, find a role that fits your background and target location, and apply directly through the listing.
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