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Commercial Transportation Underwriter

CRC Group

CAFull-time$75–100K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$75–100K/yr
Location
CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Commercial Transportation Underwriter evaluates, selects, and prices insurance risks within established authority limits to support profitable growth. The role uses underwriting judgment and company guidelines to assess risk, develop terms, and negotiate conditions aligned with business objectives while maintaining regulatory and organizational compliance. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and at least two years of underwriting or relevant insurance experience; progress toward CPCU or AU designations is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Risk Analysis, nice to haveExposure Evaluation, nice to haveFinancial Statement Interpretation, nice to haveIndustry Data Interpretation, nice to haveNegotiation, nice to haveRelationship Management, nice to haveOral Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveUnderwriting Systems, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveDetail Orientation, nice to havePriority Management, nice to haveJudgment, nice to haveDecision-Making, nice to haveUnderwriting Principles, nice to haveUnderwriting Guidelines, nice to haveUnderwriting Practices, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or Related Field, required2+ Years Underwriting or Relevant Insurance Experience, requiredCPCU or AU Designation Progress, nice to haveValid Insurance License, nice to haveEnglish Fluency, requiredCollaborative Broker-Focused Service Environment Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

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Regular or Temporary: RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description: CRC Group is a leading, independent pure-play brokerage and underwriting specialty insurance distributor. Our culture puts people first, prioritizing long-term relationships, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement. As a result of listening to our employees, CRC Group earned a Top Workplaces USA award three years in a row based solely on employee feedback and CRC Group is currently Great Place To Work Certified! If you want to work for a company where employees are valued and growth is encouraged, CRC Group could be the place.

This Commercial Transportation Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, selecting, and pricing insurance risks within established authority limits to achieve profitable growth. Utilizes underwriting judgment and company guidelines to assess risk, develop terms, and negotiate conditions that align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

  • Analyze risk factors and determine appropriate pricing and coverage within delegated authority.
  • Review applications, financial statements, inspection reports, and other relevant documents to assess exposure.
  • Apply underwriting guidelines, line of business strategies, and risk appetite frameworks to support sound decision-making.
  • Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with brokers or clients to secure profitable business.
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as claims, actuarial, and finance to resolve coverage or policy issues.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for all underwriting decisions and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends to recommend corrective action when necessary.
  • Participate in training and development initiatives to maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, regulations, and market trends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or related field required.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of underwriting or relevant insurance experience.
  • Demonstrated applied knowledge of underwriting principles, guidelines, and practices.
  • Experience in a collaborative, broker-focused service environment.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

  • Progress toward professional designations such as CPCU or AU is preferred.
  • Valid insurance license may be required in some jurisdictions.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

  • Proficiency in risk analysis and exposure evaluation.
  • Ability to interpret financial statements and industry-specific data.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with underwriting systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Detail orientation with ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making within defined authority.

The annual base salary for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. Additional incentive pay is available for this position.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being – physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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How this job compares

Set against the 655 open Underwriter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–100K/yr
  • California median$99–175K/yr67 salary ranges
  • US median$85–150K/yr513 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $88K, is 36% below the California median midpoint ($137K) — in the lowest quarter of Underwriter salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 75 open Underwriter jobs in California and 655 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Underwriter postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (524 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 155 of the 655 open Underwriter jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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