Hybrid Associate Underwriter – Training & Growth

The Silver Lining; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Pet Insurance

PTO 17 days (first year)

Job summary

West Bend in Madison is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines underwriting team. This developmental role builds foundational knowledge through structured training and hands-on experience, supporting submissions, renewals, and policy changes.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with collaboration days and in-person meetings in our West Bend office. The team values customer focus, profitability, and working with agency partners to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with underwriting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions and routine renewals under supervision.
• Evaluate exposures and determine insurability based on guidelines.
• Process policy change requests with accurate documentation.
• Communicate with internal teams and external agency partners.
• Support written premium goals through underwriting decisions.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting practices and rate plans.
• Document underwriting files with detail and clarity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

West Bend in Madison is seeking an Associate Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines underwriting team. This developmental role builds foundational knowledge through structured training and hands-on experience, supporting submissions, renewals, and policy changes.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with collaboration days and in-person meetings in our West Bend office. The team values customer focus, profitability, and working with agency partners to deliver exceptional service.