Remote/Hybrid Commercial Underwriter – Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Accidental Death & Disability

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off — 17 days first year (pr

Bonus eligible based on performance

Job summary

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is growing its Commercial Lines Underwriting team in Wisconsin. The Underwriter I will focus on underwriting new business, renewals, and endorsements while helping expand and protect the profitability of a designated territory.

You will collaborate with sales, claims, loss control, and agency partners, and mentor junior staff. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, adherence to guidelines, and ongoing professional development in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to mentor and support team development.
• Comfortable with underwriting systems and ongoing 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 and authority.
• Mentor new associates and support training.
• Participate in committees and enterprise initiatives.
• Navigate conflict and contribute to team solutions.

Skills

Commercial multi-line underwriting

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field

Certificate in General Insurance

Associate in Underwriting program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is growing its Commercial Lines Underwriting team in Wisconsin. The Underwriter I will focus on underwriting new business, renewals, and endorsements while helping expand and protect the profitability of a designated territory.

You will collaborate with sales, claims, loss control, and agency partners, and mentor junior staff. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, adherence to guidelines, and ongoing professional development in a fast-paced