Underwriting Manager

SafeHerb is a dynamic, rapidly growing Managing General Agency (MGA) based in Brentwood, Tennessee, dedicated exclusively to providing comprehensive “seed-to-sale” commercial insurance for the cannabis and hemp industry nationwide. Since its founding in 2016, SafeHerb has developed a deeply specialized suite of products—general and product liability, commercial property, crop, and cargo coverage—tailored to every segment of the cannabis supply chain, from cultivators and processors to dispensaries, transporters, labs, and landlords.

What sets SafeHerb apart is its expert team and a streamlined service model that delivers fast, compliant, and personalized risk solutions through top-tier carriers. With an exclusive network of independent agents and a strong reputation for 24–48‑hour quoting, same-day binders, and rapid endorsement processing, SafeHerb offers a high-impact, mission-driven environment where employees can make an immediate difference in a fast-evolving, highly regulated industry.

Joining SafeHerb means working at the forefront of an explosive, legitimizing market—helping cannabis businesses thrive with tailored coverage, regulatory insight, and unparalleled support. You’ll be part of a close‑knit, industry‑leading team driving innovation in a company that’s not just insuring the future of cannabis—it’s shaping it.

Job Summary:

The UW Manager acts as first level management for the Underwriting division, handling both personnel tasks and issues, as well as technical UW tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help develop UW standards, methods, and processes in accordance with best practices and industry benchmarks.

• Manage personnel training needs, development plans and stretch assignment for UW team.

• Provide basic and complex system admin for issue resolution and problem solving.  

• Approve timecards, Paid Time Off, and other Payroll related functions as the supervisor.

• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.                                  

• Manage the team’s performance using KPI's, monthly 1:1s, task reconciliations, reports, and audit procedures.

• Build strong, positive agent relationships to promote profitability and growth of new business and the retention of existing business.

• Identify opportunities for underwriting improvement and recommend solutions.

• Underwrite and maintain a profitable book of business.

Desired Experience:

• 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Prior experience managing direct reports.

• Conflict resolution skills and thorough understanding of company policy and procedures.

• Minimum 5 years of experience underwriting commercial property and casualty (Must include General Liability, Product Liability and Property)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Cannabis underwriting experience not required

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree or higher preferred

• Certified UW and/or progressive training in UW/Insurance specific disciplines

Work Location:

This position is remote

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

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