Wholesale Senior Desk Underwriter

This is a remote position.

CK Specialty Insurance Associates

Who We Are

CK Specialty Insurance Associates is a growing, entrepreneurial specialty insurance company focused on hard-to-place commercial risks. We operate in the wholesale and E&S space and move fast. Our team is hands-on, collaborative, and expected to take ownership, solve problems, and get things done. Everyone has a direct impact on the business, and we value people who bring initiative, solve problems, and are excited to grow with the company.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day underwriting activity for a large commercial book
  
• Work closely with the owner and producers to keep business moving
  
• Manage and prioritize the workload of two Underwriting Assistants
  
• Set expectations and hold UAs accountable for performance and productivity
  
• Train, coach, and develop the underwriting support team
  
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback
  
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across the desk
  
• Review submissions, quotes, renewals, endorsements, and account information
  
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness
  
• Take ownership of issues and find solutions without waiting for direction
  

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of commercial P&C insurance experience
  
• Wholesale brokerage, MGA, or E&S experience
  
• Strong understanding of commercial P&C insurance
  
• Experience managing a high-volume book of business
  
• Comfortable leading, coaching, and holding others accountable
  
• Takes initiative and works well with limited direction
  
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  

What Success Looks Like

• You can manage a large book without getting overwhelmed
  
• The desk stays organized, productive, and moving
  
• UAs have clear priorities and understand what is expected of them
  
• You hold the team accountable while helping them develop
  
• Problems are addressed quickly rather than allowed to pile up
  
• Processes become more efficient as the book grows
  
• The owner can trust you to own the desk and keep things moving
  

You May Not Be a Good Fit If...

• You prefer a corporate environment with multiple layers of approval
  
• You prefer predictability and are uncomfortable with change or quickly shifting priorities
  
• You like having every decision mapped out before you move forward
  
• You're looking for a role where every day looks pretty much the same
  
• You are not passionate about leading and mentoring a team
  

If you enjoy moving quickly, taking ownership, leading others, and being part of a team that is building and growing, this is the opportunity for you. 

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.