Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter

Goremutualinsurance
Cambridge, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior P&C underwriters with 7+ years in medium to complex risks who thrive in mentoring roles and broker partnerships.

Best fit for

  • Experienced underwriters who balance technical risk assessment with broker relationship management.
    — “Ability to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers
  • Change agents comfortable with operational transformation in commercial insurance.
    — “Ability to be comfortable with change while also promoting change
  • Self-directed professionals who mentor teams while managing portfolios.
    — “Ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision

Things to consider

  • Occasional travel required for broker meetings across regions.
    — “Occasional travel may be required to meet with broker partners
  • Compensation includes discretionary bonuses tied to performance targets.
    — “potential to earn more through Gore Mutual’s discretionary bonus program

How to stand out

  • Showcase specific examples of mentoring junior underwriters in interviews.
    — “share your expertise through coaching, training, and mentoring
  • Quantify portfolio growth or profitability improvements in your resume.
    — “portfolio underwriting for our broker partners with a focus on growth and profitability
  • Highlight transformational projects you've led in commercial lines.
    — “participate in supporting ongoing transformational projects within Commercial Lines
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Portfolio underwriting for broker partners
  • Coaching and training underwriters
  • Supporting transformational projects
Typical background
7+ years property and casualty underwriting experienceUniversity degree or equivalent

Skills & requirements

Required

Property And Casualty UnderwritingBusiness PartnershipsAnalytical AbilityDecision MakingCommunication SkillsComputer Applications

Preferred

CIP And/or FCIPTraining And Mentoring

Stack & domain

CipFcip

About the role

Original posting from Goremutualinsurance via Greenhouse

 

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.

Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company—as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability.

Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Come join us.

 

As a Senior Underwriter, you will be portfolio underwriting for our broker partners with a focus on growth and profitability. You will also have the opportunity to share your expertise through coaching, training, and mentoring.  The ideal candidate will bring creativity, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

What will you need to succeed?

A minimum of 7 years’ property and casualty underwriting experience in medium to complex risks

University degree, college diploma or equivalent experience

Enrollment in or completion of the CIP and/or FCIP

Ability to develop and maintain positive business partnerships with brokers

Ability to be comfortable with change while also promoting change to continuously improve the team’s operational effectiveness and efficiency

Takes the initiative to participate in supporting ongoing transformational projects within Commercial Lines

Proficient underwriting skills, sound judgement, decision making and analytical ability

Results oriented, driven by objectives, with ability to meet challenging deadlines

High degree of collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficient presentation and facilitation skills

Ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision

Proficient skill with computer applications including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Occasional travel may be required to meet with broker partners

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, recognition and perk programs.

The expected base salary range for this position is $56,000.00 - $103,500.00 . Depending on your relevant experience, skills, qualifications, market conditions and business needs, base compensation may vary. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutual’s discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Please note: This range reflects the expected base salary for this role but may not represent the full compensation range for all experience and skill levels. During the recruitment process, we will discuss and consider how your unique qualifications align with the broader range for this position.

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, recognition and perk programs.

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This posting pertains to an existing vacancy that is actively being filled.

 

Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact us and a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Source: Goremutualinsurance careers (Greenhouse)

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