Commercial Underwriter - Hybrid Role | Growth & Mentoring

West Bend Insurance Company; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Bend Insurance Company is expanding its Commercial Lines Underwriting team. The role focuses on underwriting new business, renewals, and endorsements across a growing territory, with emphasis on data-driven decision making and collaboration with sales and claims teams.

The position supports a hybrid work location near West Bend or Madison, WI, with in-person collaboration days for those within 50 miles. Strong communication and mentoring abilities are valued for team growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field.
• Completion of certificate in General Insurance and Associate in Underwriting program.
• 3 years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting preferred.
• Analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions, renewals and endorsements.
• Oversee growth and profitability of an underwriting territory.
• Use internal and external data and reporting to support decision-making.
• Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity.
• Provide territory performance reports and action plans to leadership.
• Collaborate with sales, claims, loss control, and agency partners.
• Lead agency visits and promote product line benefits and growth/incentive efforts. Support agency action plans.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, rate plans, and the Letter of Authority.
• Mentor new associates, Underwriter I, and support training.
• Participate in committees and enterprise initiatives.
• Navigate conflict and contribute to team solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Mentoring

Underwriting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Insurance

General Insurance certificate

Associate in Underwriting

Tools

Underwriting systems

MS Excel

Job description

West Bend Insurance Company is expanding its Commercial Lines Underwriting team. The role focuses on underwriting new business, renewals, and endorsements across a growing territory, with emphasis on data-driven decision making and collaboration with sales and claims teams.

The position supports a hybrid work location near West Bend or Madison, WI, with in-person collaboration days for those within 50 miles. Strong communication and mentoring abilities are valued for team growth.