Associate Underwriter

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Baton Rouge seeks a junior level Underwriter position aimed at those with a Bachelor’s Degree or CPCU. This role provides training and practical experience in evaluating policies and managing risks, along with a commitment to innovation and excellence in service.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Educational assistance

On-site fitness center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or CPCU or High School Diploma with 4 years of experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate small to moderate risks, process endorsements, and monitor audits.
• Communicate effectively with agents and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or CPCU designation

High School Diploma with 4 years underwriting experience

Job description

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM

LWCC is a Champion of Louisiana and proud to be headquartered in the state capital, Baton Rouge. As a model private mutual workers’ comp company, we are dedicated to excellence in execution from underwriting to compassionate care of injured workers. We are proud to partner with our agents and together deliver outstanding service to our policyholders and their workers. Louisiana Loyal, a movement we launched and continue to lead to celebrate and elevate Louisiana, drives us in pursuit of our purpose to help Louisiana thrive by bettering our state one business and one worker at a time. LWCC has been consistently recognized by industry leaders and named to the Ward’s 50 group of top-performing insurance companies, supporting our promise to provide safety, security, and stability to businesses in Louisiana.

Our company offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; educational assistance; and an on-site fitness center.LWCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status.

For more information on LWCC, its services, and its efforts to elevate Louisiana, please visit www.lwcc.com.

Overview

This is an entry-level position/junior level Underwriter position for those individuals with a Bachelor’s Degree or CPCU designation. The intent of this position is to provide the necessary training and acquired practical work experience in the field.

Evaluate policies for adequate premium, review loss control, monitor audits, review other information to determine acceptability. Process endorsements and workflows to ensure the policy and work items are kept current. Make contact with agents on missing information.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Evaluates small to moderate risks within the scope of delegated authority.
• Quotes and evaluates new submissions, prepares risk analysis and produce underwriting reviews when required
• Conduct anniversary review on accounts within scope of authority to determine proper rating, classification and premium.
• Reviews all correspondence, daily reports, endorsements, inspections, audits, and credit reports within area of responsibility, and take necessary actions. Order inspection reports and audits as required.
• Develops quotations and proposals of coverage when required. Utilizes knowledge of rating, coverages and exposures.
• Assists manager on special projects.
• Maintains quality and service standards on underwriting assignments, decisions and recommendations.
• Communicates effectively with insureds and agents and works cooperatively with other company personnel to fulfill the objectives of this position.
• Approaches job in a conscientious, mature fashion, demonstrating a sense of responsibility. Exhibits an ethical manner of conduct and keeps sensitive information confidential. Demonstrates a willingness to contribute what is necessary to get the job done.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Personality/Working Style

• Strong character
  • Alignment with company values, mission, and vision
  • Trustworthy and honest
  • Decisive
  • Curious and persistent
• Passion for innovation
  • Willingness to learn
  • Adaptive to changing (tolerance for ambiguity)
  • Desire to collaborate to achieve corporate goals
  • Analytical skills
  • Organizational skills
• Empathetic listener and open-minded
• Commitment to accountability

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or a CPCU designation OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years underwriting experience

Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America