Remote-First Entry Underwriter

Auto-Owners Insurance; Forest (VA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Virginia is seeking an entry-level Underwriting professional to join our team. After initial in-person training, this role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program and a comprehensive compensation package. You will learn coverages, analyze loss experience, and communicate with independent agents as you develop underwriting expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong data organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to resolve complex issues independently.
• Interest in developing product knowledge through approved educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions.
• Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use.
• Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks.
• Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
• Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means.

Skills

Data organization

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Issue resolution

Education programs interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Auto-Owners Insurance in Virginia is seeking an entry-level Underwriting professional to join our team. After initial in-person training, this role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program and a comprehensive compensation package. You will learn coverages, analyze loss experience, and communicate with independent agents as you develop underwriting expertise.