Associate Underwriter

LWCC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LWCC seeks an entry-level Associate Underwriter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role involves evaluating insurance policies and requires a Bachelor's Degree or CPCU designation. Candidates will develop skills in risk analysis and customer service, working within a supportive team environment and offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Educational assistance

On-site fitness center

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a Bachelor’s Degree or CPCU.
• High School Diploma with 4 years underwriting experience acceptable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate policies for adequate premium and review loss control.
• Conduct anniversary reviews and develop quotations/proposals.
• Communicate effectively with insureds and agents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or CPCU designation

High School Diploma with minimum of 4 years underwriting experience

Job description

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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
• Strong communicator
• Effective communication 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

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