Underwriting Manager

Staffing Lines, established in 1998 is a national insurance program designed for the Temporary and Permanent Staffing Industry.  Our current program offers Workers Compensation to Outplacement Firms, Executive Recruiting Firms, Temporary Staffing Firms and Permanent Placement Firms.  Our newly launched Package Program will complement the established Workers Compensation Program and focus on 5 major occupational areas: office/clerical, industrial and light manufacturing, technical/professional, medical and sales and marketing.  There is a great opportunity for us to leverage our relationship with the current Staffing Lines workforce to fulfill their package needs. 

Staffing Lines is part of Novacore, the newly formed specialty insurance entity created from the April 2025 sale of NSM Insurance Group’s U.S. commercial division. While we carry forward a 35-year legacy of deep industry expertise, we’re transforming what commercial insurance can be. The name Novacore reflects our ambition — nova for new and brilliant, core for strength and purpose. We’re building something bold and meaningful, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission.

With more than $1.3 billion in premium across 15+ specialty insurance programs, we’re transforming the commercial insurance experience — delivering exceptional value to our agent partners and customers through smarter, faster and more collaborative ways of doing business. We specialize in tailored Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance solutions for niche industries, powered by advanced analytics, modern technology and a commitment to innovation at every level. Backed by strong leadership and a fresh vision, we’re bringing together the best of our past with bold new ideas to shape the future of specialty insurance.

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager for our new Staffing Lines Package Program. The ideal candidate will have specialized expertise in temporary staffing risks to join our commercial underwriting team.

The ideal candidate for the Underwriting Manager for the Staffing Lines Package Program will have specialized expertise in temporary staffing risks to join the commercial underwriting team. This role is responsible for underwriting and managing multi-line insurance coverages—including General Liability, Professional Liability, Property, Crime, Umbrella and HNOA —tailored to the unique exposures of staffing agencies and contingent workforce providers.

The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for mentoring the package program team towards developing their portfolio through new business production, profitable pricing and rate strategies.

This position requires daily contact with agents within the P&C marketplace, discussing risks, negotiating pricing, coverage, acceptability and providing or requesting information. This position will communicate with marketing representatives responding to inquiries regarding service, risk evaluation, questions on procedures, rates, premium evaluation, and service. **This is a hybrid situation, working from our Conshohocken, PA Home Office.**

• Generate, underwrite, and analyze package coverages including, GL, PL, Property, Crime, Umbrella and HNOA.
• Risk selection by qualifying leads and identifying target market.
• Partner with the Segment VP on the strategic and successful development of the package program.
• Train/develop and manage the package team to evaluate and select risks that will result in profitable growth for their portfolio.
• Communicate with brokers for new and renewal business.
• Support renewal strategies, portfolio management, and profitability goals.
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships, including offsite visits/meetings/etc.
• Thorough documentation of underwriting file.
• Monitor claims activity and reporting.
• Work closely with leadership in negotiation and handling larger accounts.
• Prepare thorough and succinct referral(s) to Managers/Segment VP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 6+ years of commercial underwriting experience. Staffing, PEOs or labor-intensive industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in risk management or insurance majors a plus.
• Prior people management, preferred, with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to develop and foster carrier and broker relationships.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, rates and forms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude to negotiate, influence and close deals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• P&C license required, or to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• ~25% travel required.