Remote Commercial Underwriter – NC Territory Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Accidental Death & Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Commercial Underwriter for NC who will work remotely with NC field servicing. The role focuses on underwriting commercial multi-line business, managing growth and profitability, and collaborating with agency partners across the NC territory.

The candidate should have 3+ years in underwriting, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s in Business or Insurance-related field, with additional professional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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 and support training.
• Participate in committees and enterprise initiatives.
• Navigate conflict and contribute to team solutions.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Mentoring

Underwriting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Insurance or related field

General Insurance certificate

Associate in Underwriting

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Commercial Underwriter for NC who will work remotely with NC field servicing. The role focuses on underwriting commercial multi-line business, managing growth and profitability, and collaborating with agency partners across the NC territory.

The candidate should have 3+ years in underwriting, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s in Business or Insurance-related field, with additional professional certifications preferred.