Senior Underwriter

Are you an experienced underwriting professional who thrives on evaluating complex risks, building trusted business relationships, and influencing strategic decisions? At MEM Insurance, we're looking for a Senior Underwriter to play a key role in driving profitable growth while delivering exceptional service to our policyholders and agency partners.

In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in workers' compensation and property & casualty underwriting to manage a diverse portfolio of complex accounts, make sound risk decisions, and serve as a trusted advisor to producers and internal stakeholders. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor fellow underwriters, lead specialized underwriting initiatives, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our organization.

At MEM, we believe great job opportunities are about more than responsibilities. We are committed to providing meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, collaborative leadership, and a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact. This approach aligns with candidate preferences for career growth, transparency, and a strong employee value proposition.

• Manage a portfolio of workers' compensation and property & casualty accounts of varying size and complexity.
• Evaluate operational exposures, loss trends, financial performance, and risk characteristics to determine account acceptability and pricing.
• Utilize predictive modeling, forecasting tools, and other underwriting analytics to support sound risk selection and profitability.
• Apply underwriting philosophy, rating methodologies, and company guidelines consistently and effectively.

• Proactively manage key renewals and large accounts to support retention and long-term profitability.
• Partner with producers to assess risks, identify emerging exposures, and recommend coverage solutions.
• Determine appropriate underwriting actions, including pricing adjustments, schedule ratings, and coverage modifications.

• Serve as a trusted consultant to agency partners and policyholders through regular communication and relationship management.
• Clearly communicate underwriting decisions, coverage recommendations, endorsements, and policy changes.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service that reinforces MEM's reputation for expertise, integrity, and partnership.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for underwriting-related questions, complex account reviews, and unique risk scenarios.
• Mentor and support less experienced underwriters through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Review and approve underwriting decisions within delegated authority and provide referral support as needed.
• Participate in workflow improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, consistency, and service excellence.
• Coordinate the Large Account Review process, including renewal evaluations, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, and quote preparation.
• Manage Intermediate Deductible Accounts as part of a specialized Senior Underwriter group.
• Collaborate with underwriting leadership and business partners on strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure underwriting decisions comply with applicable regulations, workers' compensation laws, and company requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information.
• Conduct all work in alignment with MEM's mission, values, and commitment to ethical business practices.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Insurance & Risk Management, or a related field preferred.

• Insurance industry coursework such as INS or AU is preferred.
• Progress toward CPCU designation is encouraged.

• Valid driver's license required.

• 5+ years of workers' compensation underwriting and/or insurance underwriting experience required.
• Property & casualty underwriting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing complex accounts and making independent underwriting decisions preferred.

Company Culture and Values

At MEM Insurance, we are committed to our vision, mission, and values. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional…