Commercial Underwriter - Remote/Hybrid Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriter I to join our Commercial Lines underwriting team. This role supports underwriting new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements within a hybrid/remote work model, with travel to offices as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of underwriting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field.
• Certificate in General Insurance and Associates in Underwriting program.

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.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, best practices, 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

Underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Mentoring

Underwriting systems

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field

Certificate in General Insurance

Associates in Underwriting program

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriter I to join our Commercial Lines underwriting team. This role supports underwriting new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements within a hybrid/remote work model, with travel to offices as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of underwriting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field.