Senior Production Underwriter

10/11/25
New York
Insurance & Superannuation

About the Job
Join a rapidly growing specialty insurer backed by institutional capital and visionary leadership as a Senior Production Underwriter / Program Builder — and take the lead in shaping a high-performing underwriting platform across the U.S.
This is a rare opportunity to define your own path. The company is seeking commercially driven underwriters with the relationships, vision, and execution ability to build profitable books of business from the ground up. Whether your expertise lies in Cyber, Property, Casualty, Construction, Energy, Marine, E&S, or Specialty, you’ll have the autonomy, capital, and support to grow your portfolio — your way.
What’s in it for you?

Competitive base salary (tailored to experience) + attractive profit share or performance incentives
Full autonomy to design, price, and grow your own book of business
Direct access to executive leadership and decision-making authority
Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment — no red tape
Opportunity to build something from the ground up with real ownership
Backed by strong capital and experienced specialty insurance operators
U.S.-based role — remote or hybrid flexibility

What do you do?

Develop and grow a profitable underwriting program within your specialty area
Drive submission flow through your established broker network
Structure coverage, pricing, and risk appetite aligned with company objectives
Partner cross-functionally with claims, actuarial, and operations to ensure underwriting discipline
Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, loss ratios, and GWP trends to refine strategy
Represent the company as a trusted, forward-thinking underwriting partner in the marketplace

What do you need?

5–7 years of commercial underwriting experience with a proven record of GWP generation
Strong broker network and demonstrated ability to drive new business
Entrepreneurial mindset — thrives in a build-from-scratch environment
Expertise in one or more specialty lines (Cyber, Property, Casualty, or E&S preferred)
Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
Desire to take ownership, innovate, and help shape a next-generation underwriting Platform

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! To find out more about this position, please call Luca on +1 (332) 280-1342 or email luca@woodsco.global
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status), people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.