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About the Role

Arch is seeking a Cohort Leader to manage the learning experience and development of early career underwriting associates within the MCE Academy. This role will shepherd candidates through approximately 18 months of intensive learning, ensuring they receive appropriate authority levels by the conclusion of the program. The Cohort Leader will also identify curriculum gaps, refine content, and improve program delivery using various technologies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Academy leader, coach, and mentor for a cohort of Early Career Program (ECP) underwriting associates throughout their 18-month development journey, fostering professional growth, engagement, and accountability.
Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions, performance discussions, and developmental feedback conversations to support participant progress, learning retention, and career readiness.
Facilitate instructor-led training sessions, case study reviews, simulations, workshops, and cohort discussions that reinforce technical underwriting knowledge, critical thinking, and business acumen.
Monitor participant development against established learning objectives, competency milestones, and underwriting authority requirements, providing recommendations on readiness and progression.
Collaborate regularly with the direct reporting supervisors of each cohort member about their performance within the cohort and on the job.
Identify curriculum gaps and lead the continuous improvement of Academy content, learning experiences, instructional methods, and assessment strategies to enhance participant outcomes.
Leverage learning technologies, digital content, AI-enabled tools, and innovative delivery methods to improve learner engagement, scalability, and overall program effectiveness.
Evaluate learner performance through reviews of work products, practical exercises, simulations, and on-the-job application activities, providing actionable coaching and developmental recommendations.
Promote a culture of underwriting excellence, continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the Academy and broader MCE underwriting organization.
Support the Academy’s mission of accelerating time-to-authority, developing high-performing underwriting talent, and building a sustainable pipeline of future underwriting leaders for the Middle Market Commercial business.

Requirements

In depth technical knowledge of Commercial Property, Inland Marine, General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella
Experience leading a team of underwriters
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
Experience leading complex projects

Skills

Commercial Property
Inland Marine
General Liability
Commercial Auto
Workers Compensation
Umbrella
Presentation
Facilitation
Communication
Project Leadership
Learning and development tools
Training Underwriters

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Ten years of prior underwriting experience in Middle Market or large commercial casualty UW business.
Prior experience as Underwriting Manager preferred

Education Level

Four-year college degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Risk Management, or related field.
Industry Certifications such as CPCU etc. will be a plus.

Salary/Compensations

111,100-172,500/year

Benefits

Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Competitive 401k with generous matching
PTO beginning at 20 days per year
Up to 12 paid company holidays per year
2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Backup Child and Elder Care

About the Company

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential.
Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals.
In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Equal Opportunity

Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more.
Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you.
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