Commercial Underwriter

Posted 2 days ago

west bend insurance companyWest Bend (WI)

Insurance Underwriters Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$68,513-$96,505

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About the role

Company Overview: Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary: We are growing at West Bend! Our Commercial Lines Underwriting team plays a critical role in our journey towards profitable growth. Our Underwriters are relationship focused with strong communication skills, motivated, and work in a fast-paced team environment. West Bend is an industry leading carrier that works solely through the independent agency system. We are looking for the right individual to join our team!

Work Location: This position offers a hybrid or remote work schedule depending on candidate location. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events.

Key Responsibilities:

Underwrite new business submissions, renewals and endorsements.
Oversee growth and profitability of an underwriting territory.
Use internal and external data and reporting to support decision-making.
Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity.
Provide territory performance reports and action plans to leadership.
Collaborate with sales, claims, loss control, and agency partners.
Lead agency visits and promote product line benefits and growth/incentive efforts. Support agency action plans.
Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, best practices, rate plans, and the Letter of Authority.
Mentor new associates, Underwriter I, and support training.
Participate in committees and enterprise initiatives.
Navigate conflict and contribute to team solutions.
Preferred Experience and Skills 3 years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting
Analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to mentor and support team development.
Comfortable with underwriting systems and continuous learning.
Preferred Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field
Completion of certificate in General Insurance and Associate in Underwriting program
Salary Statement

The salary range for this position is $68,513-$96,505.The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits:

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to: 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 MatchPet Insurance
Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
Bonus eligible based on performance

West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies. EEOWest Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion

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