Territory Production Underwriter (Middle Market Commercial Insurance)

Location: Work from home in the Southern California territory; preference for candidates physically residing in the territory, especially the Los Angeles or Orange County metro area. Approximately 25% travel to agency partners is required.

Salary: $104,000–$156,000 expected starting annual range; national range of $104,000–$194,000.

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 100 insurance company providing property and casualty products and commercial insurance services.

What you will do

• Underwrite, quote, price, and manage new and renewal middle-market commercial insurance policies, endorsements, and complex accounts.
• Own a defined renewal book and new business goals while maintaining personal underwriting authority and accountability for profitable results.
• Research risks, market conditions, competitive activity, agency portfolios, and underwriting performance to identify opportunities and corrective actions.
• Develop and execute agency business plans covering pipeline management, producer development, targeted industries, renewals, and new business.
• Build relationships with agencies and brokers, advise on risk management, coverage, pricing, appetite, and business solutions.
• Conduct agency visits, communicate market and product updates, support training, and coordinate with internal underwriting, sales, and marketing partners.

Requirements

• Multi-line commercial insurance underwriting experience with underwriting authority.
• Experience handling accounts larger than $100,000 in DWP.
• Seven years of progressively responsible commercial-lines underwriting and sales experience is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of middle-market underwriting, pricing, coverage, commercial products, and applicable state regulations.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, sales, partnership-building, and agency engagement skills.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record are required; heavy travel with extended stays may be required.

Nice to have

• Established agency or broker relationships in the Southern California territory.
• Experience with manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, real estate, retail, food service, or accommodation accounts.
• Professional insurance designation or coursework such as CPCU, CIC, or AU.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with agency travel and collaboration across commercial-lines teams.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, nine paid holidays, Lifetime paid time off, and Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match and a company-paid pension plan.
• Employer-sponsored work authorization is not available, and the role does not qualify for the STEM OPT Extension program.