Hybrid Specialty Underwriter Growth & Benefits

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Bonus eligible based on performance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company in Madison is seeking a Specialty Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines Underwriting team. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on underwriting new business, renewals, endorsements, and profitability within a defined territory.

You will mentor junior underwriters, collaborate with sales and agency partners, and navigate underwriting guidelines while supporting growth. The deadline and details are included in the posting; strong MS Office and underwriting

Qualifications

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

Underwriting experience

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Mentoring ability

Underwriting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field

General Insurance certificate

Associate in Underwriting program

Tools

Underwriting systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company in Madison is seeking a Specialty Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines Underwriting team. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on underwriting new business, renewals, endorsements, and profitability within a defined territory.

You will mentor junior underwriters, collaborate with sales and agency partners, and navigate underwriting guidelines while supporting growth. The deadline and details are included in the posting; strong MS Office and underwriting