Associate Underwriter (Commercial Transportation - Moving & Storage)

North American Transportation Management Institute; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 PTO Days

7% 401(k) Company Match

Hybrid work environment

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare and Wellness Programs

Performance-based bonuses

College Loan Assistance

Educational Assistance

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group in Overland Park, Kansas is launching an Associate Underwriter program designed to build a strong foundation in underwriting. The role blends office time with remote work and emphasizes learning, mentorship, and growth within a senior team.

This entry-level opportunity welcomes new graduates and experienced professionals eager to advance in insurance, with comprehensive benefits and a clear path to professional development.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of applicable insurance industry experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Excellent oral and written communication, leadership, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate information to determine risk acceptability, price, and document decisions per guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, brokers, and agents to drive new business opportunities.
• Make decisions based on evaluated information.
• Communicate and negotiate underwriting and pricing decisions clearly.
• Document decisions per unit practices and regulatory standards.
• Build strong working relationships with team members and staff.
• Respond with urgency to inquiries and requests.
• Provide unmatched customer service.
• Assist with reporting and project needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Professionalism

Organization

Customer service

Willingness to travel

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Raise your hand if you're naturally curious and enjoy learning about different industries and how their businesses operate. We get that. In fact, this Associate Underwriter role might be the perfect career launch to keep you learning, analyzing, and growing. This position is part of our extensive Associate Underwriter Program, a structured and immersive experience designed to build a strong foundation in the field. Through this program, hires gain exposure to all angles of the underwriting profession and are equipped to apply analytical skills in evaluating business risk from an insurance standpoint.

Building a strong career foundation is imperative to professional growth - that's why our Associate Underwriter program is designed to provide hires with the skills needed for a rewarding future in Underwriting. Associate Underwriters will be mentored by a designated coach to learn about the company, and the part they'll play in making IAT successful.

Job Description:

The Commercial Transportation (Moving & Storage) Business Unit at IAT Insurance Group has an opening for an Associate Underwriter that can be in our Overland Park, Kansas office location starting June 1st of 2027.

This is a great entry-level career opportunity and/or a great position for someone with several years of industry experience who wants to continue to learn and grow in the insurance industry. Please note, IAT works on a hybrid schedule, working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working remotely Thursday and Friday.

As an Associate Underwriter, you'll make an impact by:

• Evaluating information to determine risk acceptability, price, and document decisions in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Pursue sales-like leads through developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and agents to drive new business opportunities.
• Making appropriate decisions based on evaluation of information.
• Effectively communicating and negotiating underwriting and pricing decisions to achieve optimal outcomes and ensure understanding of company direction.
• Documenting decisions in accordance with business unit best practices and regulatory standards.
• Building effective working relationships with other team members as well as internal company staff.
• Acting with a sense of urgency on all inquiries/requests.
• Providing unmatched customer service.
• Assist with various reporting and project needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We're ready to onboard a candidate with:

• A four-year college degree or equivalent applicable experience (We will consider May 2027 graduates).
• Equivalent applicable experience is defined as 4 years of applicable insurance industry experience.
• The desire and ability to travel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrated leadership, professionalism, organization, and time management.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by employer, now or in the future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we're committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward - driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That's why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We offer comprehensive benefits (Full Time Employees Eligible):

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.