Hybrid Commercial Underwriter - Growth & Relationships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Specialist to join its Commercial Lines Underwriting team. This role focuses on underwrite of new business, renewals, and endorsements while driving territory growth and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of commercial multi-line underwriting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor colleagues. A hybrid Hybrid work setup is supported across West Bend locations in WI.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to mentor and support team development.
• Comfortable with underwriting systems and ongoing learning.

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, 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

Commercial underwriting

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentor/team development

Learning agility

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field

General Insurance certificate

Associate in Underwriting program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Underwriting systems

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Specialist to join its Commercial Lines Underwriting team. This role focuses on underwrite of new business, renewals, and endorsements while driving territory growth and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of commercial multi-line underwriting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor colleagues. A hybrid Hybrid work setup is supported across West Bend locations in WI.