New Business Underwriting Manager – P&C Insurance

As a New Business Underwriting Manager, you will drive new business production and strategic growth for UIP’s Self Storage program. This role blends sales leadership, underwriting expertise, and carrier relationship management, serving as a key driver of program expansion while maintaining underwriting integrity and compliance.

You will work directly with brokers, carriers, and an internal underwriting team to develop new opportunities, deepen existing relationships, and position UIP as a best-in-class program administrator.

• Serve as both a leader and contributor, personally underwriting large and complex accounts while managing the day-to-day operations of the underwriting team
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters, fostering consistency, accuracy, and professional growth
• Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, policies, and processes that balance competitiveness, risk, and profitability
• Partner with insurance brokers to support new business growth, participating in meetings with insured/broker discussions as needed
• Provide creative underwriting solutions that help win new accounts while protecting financial performance
• Review and approve escalated underwriting decisions, applying expert judgment to ensure alignment with strategy
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the underwriting function

• 5+ years of experience in Property & Casualty Insurance Industry
• Proven ability as a “player-coach” - comfortable leading a team while directly underwriting complex, high-profile cases
• Demonstrated success partnering with insurance brokers to win new business and support strategic client relationships
• Deep knowledge of underwriting methodologies and policy language within the UIP Self-Storage Program
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance growth opportunities against risk considerations
• Executive presence with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where adaptability is key
• Active Arizona P&C Insurance License

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance
• Commercial Property & Casualty Underwriting Experience
• Previous Employee Management Experience preferred

• Phoenix, AZ based position with a hybrid schedule
• Competitive salary & bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• A 401k retirement plan with match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Opportunity to make an impact at a rapidly growing mission-driven company