Underwriting Manager - Course of Construction (COC)

Course Of Construction (COC) Underwriting Manager

The Course Of Construction (COC) Underwriting Manager is a leadership role within PURE's underwriting organization, responsible for driving profitable growth and leading a team of underwriters focused on the COC line of business. This individual will partner with underwriting leadership to set the strategic direction for the COC portfolio, manage a team of COC underwriters while cultivating strong broker relationships, and oversee underwriting execution to ensure profitable line of business performance and disciplined growth.

This role blends strategic leadership, people management, and technical underwriting expertise. The COC Underwriting Manager will mentor and develop underwriters, foster strong internal and external partnerships, and champion underwriting best practices that position PURE as a trusted market leader in construction risk.

What You'll Do

• Line of Business Strategy & Management
• Develop and execute the business plan for the COC portfolio.
• Establish underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and performance standards to drive consistency and discipline.
• Monitor portfolio performance, analyze trends, and provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Regional Underwriting Managers and Business Development Executives to align COC strategy with regional plans and market dynamics.
• Broker Partnerships
• Build, maintain, and deepen trusted relationships with broker partners, positioning PURE as the preferred market for COC risks.
• Oversee broker engagement strategies, set performance goals, and track progress against objectives.
• Represent PURE externally as a subject matter expert in construction risk and underwriting.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of COC underwriters, providing guidance on underwriting complex risks.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and empathy in underwriting decisions.
• Promote training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing opportunities to elevate technical underwriting expertise.
• Partner with leadership and Learning & Development to identify and address technical training needs.
• Underwriting Oversight & Execution
• Oversee underwriting within the COC portfolio, ensuring sound risk selection, pricing, and terms.
• Handle complex account reviews and referrals beyond underwriter authority levels.
• Ensure adherence to PURE's governance framework, documentation standards, and underwriting best practices.
• Conduct and oversee quality reviews and audits to reinforce underwriting rigor and continuous improvement.
• Agency & Territory Partnership
• Support agents and brokers with tailored solutions for their clients while delivering exceptional, timely, and accurate service.
• Share knowledge and best practices with external partners to reinforce PURE's reputation for underwriting expertise.

What We're Looking For

The base salary for this role can range from $95,000 to $115,000 based on a full-time work schedule. An individual's ultimate compensation will vary depending on job-related skills and experience, geographic location, alignment with market data, and equity among other team members with comparable experience