Junior Underwriter Trainee - Commercial Enterprise

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Bonus eligible

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company seeks an Associate Underwriter (Jan 2027 Class) for an in-office role in Wisconsin, based in West Bend or Madison. The program provides structured onboarding within West Bend Express, building foundational underwriting knowledge through training and guided practice.

Responsibilities include evaluating small market submissions, developing agency relationships, and progressing toward independent underwriting.

Qualifications

• Organizational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong in navigating systems and workflows.
• Ability to analyze underwriting information.
• Enjoys building relationships with external agents.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite assigned small market submissions within the Commercial Enterprise segment.
• Evaluate exposure, coverage needs, pricing considerations, and insurability per guidelines.
• Gather, review, and analyze underwriting information to support decisions.
• Communicate underwriting decisions clearly with agency partners.
• Support profitability and service goals through timely underwriting decisions.
• Document underwriting files with detailed rationale and justification.
• Build productive agency relationships while promoting West Bend culture.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

System navigation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Insurance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company seeks an Associate Underwriter (Jan 2027 Class) for an in-office role in Wisconsin, based in West Bend or Madison. The program provides structured onboarding within West Bend Express, building foundational underwriting knowledge through training and guided practice.

Responsibilities include evaluating small market submissions, developing agency relationships, and progressing toward independent underwriting.