Associate Territory Manager (Middle Market Commercial Insurance)

Location: Work from home in the Southern California territory, with a strong preference for residence in the LA/Orange County metro area; approximately 25% travel to agency partners is required.

Salary: $88,000–$132,000 expected starting annual range; national range $88,000–$163,500.

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 100 property and casualty insurance company focused on customer value, commercial insurance, and profitable growth.

What you will do

• Underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements within assigned authority and company guidelines.
• Evaluate complex commercial risks, pricing decisions, exceptions, inspections, and portfolio performance.
• Manage a defined territory, renewal book, new business goals, pipeline, and agency business plans.
• Build relationships with agencies and brokers through visits, risk management discussions, coverage consultations, and business reviews.
• Monitor market conditions, competitive activity, profitability, retention, and production results.
• Coordinate with sales, business development, underwriting, and internal partners to deliver commercial insurance solutions.

Requirements

• Must work from the Southern California territory and be able to travel approximately 25% to agency partners.
• Employer-sponsored work authorization is not available, and the role does not qualify for the STEM OPT Extension program.
• At least three years of commercial lines underwriting experience with underwriting authority.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial underwriting, pricing, coverage, state statutes, and regulations.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, interpersonal, sales, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record are required.

Nice to have

• Experience underwriting accounts larger than $100,000 in DWP.
• Experience in manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, real estate, retail, food service, or accommodation.
• Additional sales experience.
• Business administration or management degree.
• CPCU, CIC, AU, CLU, or FLMI coursework or designations.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement with regular agency travel and possible extended travel stays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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.
• Inclusive workplace focused on customer care, collaboration, and professional development.