Commercial Lines Underwriter — Flexible Scheduling & PTO

Shelter Insurance Companies; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug insurance

401(k) Savings and Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Vitality Wellness Program

Dress for Your Day

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Shelter Insurance Companies in Missouri is seeking an Underwriter – Commercial Lines to assess applications, determine coverage, and rate risks for commercial policies. This role involves collaborating with agents, claims, marketing, and legal teams to support policyholders and drive sound underwriting decisions.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely decision making, and mentoring new underwriters. Shelter offers comprehensive benefits and a broad salary range reflecting geographic locations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for agents, employees, and policyholders.
• Ability to analyze risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with office computers and internal systems.
• Team-oriented approach and collaborative mindset.
• General insurance, business and communication courses preferred.
• Exposure to Commercial Lines underwriting concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine applications to select, rate and evaluate risks for coverage decisions.
• Assess existing business and determine retention and rating strategies.
• Communicate with policyholders, underwriting, claims, marketing and legal teams.
• Prepare reports, complete forms and participate in departmental activities.
• Mentor new underwriters.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Time management

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Insurance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Shelter Insurance Companies in Missouri is seeking an Underwriter – Commercial Lines to assess applications, determine coverage, and rate risks for commercial policies. This role involves collaborating with agents, claims, marketing, and legal teams to support policyholders and drive sound underwriting decisions.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely decision making, and mentoring new underwriters. Shelter offers comprehensive benefits and a broad salary range reflecting geographic locations.