Job Description

Senior Corporate Underwriter, Middle Market

Hybrid Work Schedule
Buffalo, New York

A leading Property & Casualty insurer in the Northeast is seeking a Senior Corporate Underwriter, Middle Market to join its Corporate Headquarters team in Buffalo, New York.

The Senior Corporate Underwriter, Middle Market is a member of the Corporate Underwriting Team with responsibility for leading, consulting, developing, and training regional underwriting staff while fulfilling the organization’s commitment to customers through strong agency relationships, sound underwriting decisions, and effective collaboration across regional teams to support strategic initiatives and drive results. This position provides underwriting technical support, compliance guidance, and referral assistance to regional offices and internal departments for the Middle Market segment.

A hybrid work schedule is offered, requiring two full days per week in the office, with flexibility to work remotely or onsite the remaining days. This model supports collaboration while providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Middle Market Underwriters, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with corporate values and underwriting guidelines.
• Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with agents and brokers, representing the organization with professionalism and market expertise. Travel as needed for agency engagement and business development.
• Oversee the selection and retention of profitable Middle Market business through sound underwriting practices and risk analysis. Provide guidance and decision-making on complex risks and referrals within established authority levels.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company strategy through ongoing file quality reviews and audits.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across underwriting, claims, actuarial, and operations to support enterprise initiatives and business priorities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Middle Market strategies, including product development, pricing, and market positioning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience. Professional designations such as CPCU, CIC, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of Middle Market underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or mentoring underwriting staff.
• Proven track record of managing a profitable book of business.
• Experience with multi-state Middle Market commercial lines coverages and policies.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of Middle Market coverages and underwriting practices across multiple territories.
• Ability to professionally interact with agents, customers, and colleagues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Ability to investigate, gather facts, and analyze coverage exposures.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and navigate interpersonal challenges.
• Ability to travel to agencies and regional offices, including occasional overnight travel.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package is offered. The estimated salary range for this role is $95,000–$125,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic considerations, and role level. Additional incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package may also be available.

Benefits

• Welcoming and positive work environment
• Employee appreciation events
• Flexible work arrangements, including flexible scheduling and summer hours
• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Company bonus program
• Generous paid time off package
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional employee-focused programs and benefits