Business Development Underwriter - Oklahoma City Region

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our  journey as we strive to transform the insurance  carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible. Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our  internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here! PURPOSE OF THE JOB The purpose of this role is to develop and manage a profitable book of business within assigned line(s) of business, while building and maintaining strong agency relationships and driving production results. Business Development Underwriters are assigned primary underwriting responsibility for specific line(s) of business (e.g., Workers’ Compensation or Commercial Package and its component coverages). In addition, this role supports broader Commercial Lines growth by identifying cross-sell opportunities and actively marketing all Company products in coordination with other underwriting partners. This role exists to ensure the Company achieves its underwriting profitability and distribution objectives through disciplined risk selection, pricing, and agency engagement. Location: Remote within the Oklahoma City territory. Candidates ideally reside in Oklahoma City or the surrounding metro area, including Edmond, Moore, Midwest City, Yukon, Norman, or other nearby communities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Underwriting & Portfolio Management Underwrite, select, and price risks within assigned line(s) of business in accordance with Company guidelines Maintain accountability for the profitability, growth, and retention of assigned portfolio Evaluate risk characteristics including operations, financials, management, and loss history to determine acceptability Apply appropriate pricing, credits/debits, and underwriting judgment to achieve target returns Accept or reject risks within delegated authority while ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives Monitor book performance and take corrective action as needed Utilize underwriting authority to effectively price and manage business within assigned line(s) Remain current on regulatory, rating, and coverage changes (e.g., WCIRB/NCCI, ISO/AAIS) impacting assigned line(s) of business Business Development, Production & Distribution Drive new business production and achieve growth objectives through proactive agency engagement, prospecting, and cross-sell execution Develop, manage, and maintain a producer force capable of generating profitable business Monitor production, quality, and profitability of assigned producers and hold producers accountable to expectations Drive profitable sales of all Company products, including increasing penetration of existing products and supporting new product introductions Actively identify and pursue cross-sell opportunities across all Commercial Lines products, regardless of primary underwriting assignment Promote all Company Commercial Lines offerings in agency interactions, supporting a total account approach Prospect, prequalify, and appoint new producers aligned with Company strategy Set, communicate, and monitor production expectations with agency partners Maintain thorough knowledge of assigned territory, including production sources, competitor activity, and market trends Identify opportunities for growth, new distribution, and market expansion and provide feedback to leadership Producer & Relationship Management Serve as the primary Company contact and representative for assigned and prospective producers Build and maintain collaborative relationships through regular agency visits, meetings, and presentations Provide underwriting and production support, including participation in account strategy and marketing discussions Provide responsive, high-quality service to agents and insureds, resolving inquiries and coverage decisions promptly Maintain consistent communication through in-person visits, calls, and Company technology Present agency performance insights, opportunities, and agency management strategies to internal stakeholders and agency partners SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This role does not have supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major or emphasis in Business, Accounting, Statistics, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 1 year of related experience and/or training required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current driver’s license required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with agents and brokers while delivering high-quality customer service Ability to apply fundamental underwriting principles, concepts, and guidelines within assigned line(s) of business Ability to evaluate and interpret submissions, financial information, loss control reports, and policy forms/endorsements Working knowledge of commercial insurance products, including Workers’ Compensation and/or Commercial Package and its component coverages (e.g., General Liability, Property, Commercial Auto, Inland Marine) Ability to balance underwriting discipline within assigned line(s) of b