Commercial Renewal Underwriter

This is a remote position.

About CK Specialty

CK Specialty is a wholesale insurance brokerage specializing in Excess & Surplus (E&S) commercial insurance. We partner with retail insurance agencies to provide creative insurance solutions for complex and hard-to-place risks.

We're an entrepreneurial company that values responsiveness, accountability, and a willingness to solve problems. Our environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and built for people who enjoy taking ownership of their work.

Position Summary

We're seeking a Commercial Renewal Underwriter to manage and coordinate the renewal process for our commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) book of business.

Working directly with company leadership, you'll play a key role in ensuring renewals move efficiently from submission through binding. This position requires someone who is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining strong relationships with insurance carriers and retail agents.

Success in this role comes from anticipating needs, communicating effectively, and keeping business moving without constant direction.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned renewal book of business.
  
• Market accounts to insurance carriers.
  
• Prepare renewal quotes and proposals.
  
• Communicate with agents and carriers.
  
• Ensure timely, accurate policy renewals.
  
• Support client retention and growth.
  

Requirements

What Success Looks Like

• You respond quickly without sacrificing accuracy
  
• You keep renewals moving without being chased
  
• You are comfortable pushing carriers for answers
  
• You can operate in ambiguity without freezing
  
• You communicate clearly and frequently under pressure
  

Required

• 2–5 years commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience
  
• Experience with commercial renewals or account servicing
  
• Working knowledge of core commercial lines coverages
  
• Strong communication skills (especially email urgency and clarity)
  
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  

Preferred

• Exposure to E&S or wholesale brokerage
  
• Experience working directly with insurance carriers
  
• Prior agency or MGA experience
  
• Insurance license (or willingness to obtain)
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Additional Benefits:

• CK Specialty covers 100% of employee-only premiums for select medical, dental, and vision plan options.
  
• Fully remote work environment.
  
• No-cost membership for One Medical virtual primary care for all dependents for select plan options.
  
• 12 complimentary virtual therapy sessions and unlimited messaging support through Talkspace.
  
• Discounts on family planning and fertility services through Kindbody for select plan options.