Remote Commercial Underwriter – NC Territory Growth

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company; Asheville (NC); Remote; USD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is expanding its Commercial Lines Underwriting team in North Carolina. This fully remote role serves the NC territory with occasional in-person events at partner offices or meetings.

The ideal candidate will underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements while driving profitable growth and maintaining strong relationships with agents and internal partners. The position requires 3+ years in commercial underwriting, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and

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, 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

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Insurance or related field

General Insurance certificate

Associate in Underwriting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Underwriting systems

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is expanding its Commercial Lines Underwriting team in North Carolina. This fully remote role serves the NC territory with occasional in-person events at partner offices or meetings.

The ideal candidate will underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements while driving profitable growth and maintaining strong relationships with agents and internal partners. The position requires 3+ years in commercial underwriting, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and