Specialty Underwriting

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

West Bend Insurance Company is recognized as a Top Workplace and is committed to creating an environment where associates feel valued. The Underwriter evaluates insurance risks and supports profitable growth by underwriting new business, renewals, and policy changes while collaborating closely with agency partners and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Underwrite new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements within assigned authority
Review and analyze insurance applications, reports, and related data to evaluate risk and determine insurability
Process policy change requests and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation
Communicate effectively with internal partners and external agency contacts to support underwriting decisions
Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity to support decisions and compliance
Support written premium and profitability goals through timely, accurate underwriting
Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, rate plans, best practices, and the Letter of Authority
Participate in ongoing training and development to build underwriting knowledge and stay current with industry trends
Assist Sales Manager with agency-level premium planning and production support

Skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Confidence navigating underwriting systems, workflows, and tools
Ability to gather, evaluate, and analyze underwriting information
Entry-level or developing underwriting experience; commercial underwriting exposure preferred for Associate level
Minimum 1 year of commercial multi-line underwriting experience with a basic to intermediate understanding of P&C insurance principles for Underwriter I level
Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field

Benefits

Medical & Prescription Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire.
Bonus eligible based on performance

Company Overview

For more than 130 years, West Bend has been a trusted provider of insurance products, serving the diverse needs of business, home, and automobile owners. It was founded in 1894, and is headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.thesilverlining.com/.

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