Underwriter Development Program - Commercial Lines

Program Overview

At Amwins, we’re not just developing underwriters – we’re building elite sales professionals. Our Underwriter Development Program (UDP) at Amwins Access is a 2.5‑year intensive training track designed to fast‑track your career as a Production Underwriter – a role that combines strategic sales with technical underwriting.

This role is highly sales‑driven, measured on performance metrics, building and managing a profitable book of business, and sourcing and developing new underwriting opportunities throughout the program.

Start dates:
April and June 2027.

• Phase 1:
  Underwriting, Technical & Sales Skills Training
  • Participate in cohort‑based, instructor‑led training sessions and case studies.
  • Learn core underwriting concepts, risk evaluation, pricing, and policy structure.
  • Apply training directly in the office through hands‑on underwriting experience alongside a dedicated mentor.
  • Quote new business and renewals from retail agents.
  • Assist with servicing existing accounts, including endorsements and policy changes.
  • Prospect for new retail agency relationships and business opportunities.
  • Conduct cold calls and attend agency visits.
  • Build and maintain relationships with retail agents and carrier partners.
  • Gain experience presenting products, negotiating terms, and positioning solutions.
  • Continue developing underwriting judgment while expanding external‑facing responsibilities.
• Phase 2:
  Business Development, Provisional Year
  • Begin building and managing an individual book of business.
  • Develop and retain a client base while driving new revenue.
  • Strengthen long‑term agency and carrier relationships.
  • Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of accounts with increasing autonomy.
  • Graduate from the program upon achieving established revenue targets.
• Phase 3:
  Post‑Graduation (Production Underwriter)
  • Continue to grow and manage a personal book of business at Amwins.
  • Prospect for new business by developing strong relationships with retail agents through traditional and creative marketing strategies.
  • Stay current on insurance company offerings and leverage market opportunities to drive production.
  • Identify and develop new business markets and/or lines of business using sales techniques rooted in trust and long‑term relationship building.
  • Mentor, train, and develop new team members to support sustained growth and performance.

• Drive new revenue through relationship‑based sales with retail agents.
• Get real‑world training in sales strategy, negotiation, and market development.
• Analyze risk and underwrite accounts across commercial lines.
• Leverage exclusive carrier relationships and state‑of‑the‑art technology.
• Travel to industry events, build your network, and learn from the best in the business.
• Mentor and manage your own team after completing the program.

• Recent graduates (Bachelor’s preferred) with fewer than three years of work experience.
• Less than 12 months of insurance experience.
• Competitive, goal‑oriented individuals with a desire to excel in sales.
• Strong communicators who love solving problems and building relationships.

• Structured development path with clear milestones.
• Dedicated mentorship and leadership support.
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career at Amwins upon program graduation.
• Base salary with unlimited income opportunity upon program graduation.
• Full benefits from day one.
• Access to exclusive insurance markets and powerful tech to help you win.

California Pay Range: $75,000 USD – $77,500 USD.