Director of Underwriting

Overview

Mutual of Enumclaw was founded in 1898 by local farmers who wanted to look out for each other. That spirit continues to define our company culture. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our employees are proud of our thoughtful approach to insurance, and it shows. In January 2025, we were recognized as Washington's Best Company to Work For (our thirteenth year in a row as one of the top 100) by Seattle Business magazine, based on a survey of our employees.

Mutual of Enumclaw works exclusively with local independent agents to offer insurance products for individuals, families, farms, and businesses. We currently operate in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Montana, and Wyoming.

Mutual of Enumclaw is looking for a people-first Director of Underwriting leader who’s excited to shape strategy, grow strong agency partnerships, and help us deliver smart, sustainable results. If you’re a big-picture thinker who loves rolling up your sleeves to improve how underwriting works day-to-day, this could be a great fit.

Location: Hybrid position with approximately 15% travel required.

Hiring Range: $153,915 - $184,747*

Salary Range: $153,915 - $218,716

*The hiring range represents Mutual of Enumclaw’s current hiring pay scale for this role. Mutual of Enumclaw reserves the right to modify or update this range at any time. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package. To see some of the benefits and perks we offer, please click here.

What You’ll Do

• Lead underwriting strategy across commercial, farm, and personal lines to support profitable growth and the right mix of business.
• Partner closely with leaders across the company to spot trends, solve problems, and strengthen processes.
• Coach and develop underwriting managers and teams, building a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive underwriting excellence through clear guidelines, authority, audits, and operational best practices.
• Use data and market intelligence to guide decisions, improve customer and agency experience, and stay competitive.
• Support product development and market expansion efforts in collaboration with Marketing, Claims, and other teams.

What We’re Looking For

• 10 years of progressive underwriting experience, including 5 years in Commercial Package and/or Commercial Agribusiness underwriting (BOP-only experience doesn’t meet this requirement).
• 7 years leading teams, with a track record of mentoring, succession planning, and building engagement.
• Deep knowledge of the commercial lines marketplace, insurance regulations, contracts, and pricing dynamics.
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort using data to tell a clear performance story.
• A steady, collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence across functions.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to executives and partners.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Insurance, Risk Management, Math/Stats, Finance, Economics, Business, or similar).
• CPCU, CIC, AFIS, ARM, or similar designations are a plus.

Why Join Us

We’re a Pacific Northwest mutual insurer with a long history of doing the right thing for our members, agency partners, and each other. You’ll join a team that values integrity, customer focus, and practical innovation, and you’ll have real room to shape the future of underwriting here. If you’re ready to lead with expertise, curiosity, and care, we’d love to hear from you.