Remote-Eligible Commercial Lines Underwriter Trainee

Auto-Owners Insurance; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home program

Structured training program

Mentoring and career development

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter trainee to learn underwriting decisions and apply coverage rules under guidance. The role emphasizes training, development, and collaboration with independent agents.

You will start with in-person training and may transition to a flexible work-from-home arrangement as approved by leadership, while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package and supportive mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience in property/casualty underwriting.
• Ability to organize data, multi-task, and make independent decisions.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and compose correspondence.
• Willingness to continually develop product knowledge through training.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and apply coverage rules to underwriting decisions.
• Learn and complete the company underwriter training program.
• Read policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements to understand usage.
• Analyze loss experience and risk characteristics.
• Communicate with independent agents and associates.

Skills

Data organization

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Report writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in property/casualty underwriting

Job description

Auto-Owners Insurance in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter trainee to learn underwriting decisions and apply coverage rules under guidance. The role emphasizes training, development, and collaboration with independent agents.

You will start with in-person training and may transition to a flexible work-from-home arrangement as approved by leadership, while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package and supportive mentoring.