Commercial Lines Underwriter — Growth, Training & Benefits

HTU; Minnesota; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan (fully funded)

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Education matching gift program

Student loan assistance

Gym membership reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

HTU in Minnesota is seeking an entry-level underwriting candidate to learn insurance coverages, contracts, and company procedures to support underwriting decisions. You will study policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements to understand their meaning and use.

You will analyze loss experience and risk factors, gaining a working knowledge of the underwriting process and supporting departments, while communicating effectively with independent agents and colleagues through verbal and written means.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to organize data, multi-task, and make decisions independently.
• Above-average communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• Interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures to make underwriting decisions.
• Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements to understand their meaning and use.
• Analyze loss experience, financial conditions, and physical characteristics of risks.
• Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
• Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and written means.

Skills

Data organization

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HTU in Minnesota is seeking an entry-level underwriting candidate to learn insurance coverages, contracts, and company procedures to support underwriting decisions. You will study policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements to understand their meaning and use.

You will analyze loss experience and risk factors, gaining a working knowledge of the underwriting process and supporting departments, while communicating effectively with independent agents and colleagues through verbal and written means.