Remote Commercial Underwriter – Territory Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

West Bend Insurance Company is expanding its Commercial Lines Underwriting team. You will handle underwriting for a diverse portfolio, focusing on profitability and strong customer relationships.

The role supports hybrid work from West Bend or Madison, WI, with occasional in-person collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, strong communication, and mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

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

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 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 initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, rate plans, and Letters of Authority.
• Mentor new associates and support training.
• Participate in committees and enterprise initiatives.
• Navigate conflicts and contribute to team solutions.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Insurance

General Insurance certificate

Associate in Underwriting

Tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

West Bend Insurance Company is expanding its Commercial Lines Underwriting team. You will handle underwriting for a diverse portfolio, focusing on profitability and strong customer relationships.

The role supports hybrid work from West Bend or Madison, WI, with occasional in-person collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, strong communication, and mentoring abilities.