Underwriter Development Program – Metairie, LA

Austin Community College; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on day one

Career advancement opportunities

Access to exclusive insurance markets

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking motivated recent grads for their Underwriter Development Program to become Production Underwriters. This 2.5-year intensive training includes building a profitable book of business through strategic sales and technical underwriting. Candidates should be competitive, goal-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers base salary plus performance-based pay, full benefits from day one, and opportunities for advancement in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Recent grads (Bachelor’s preferred) with fewer than 3 years of work experience.
• Competitive, goal-oriented individuals with an interest in sales.
• Strong communicators who love solving problems and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own book of business.
• Drive new revenue through relationship-based sales with retail agents.
• Get real-world training in sales strategy, negotiation, and market development.
• Analyze risk and underwrite accounts.
• Travel to industry events, build your network, and learn from the best.
• Travel to industry events and expand your network.
• Mentor new hires after completing the program.

Skills

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Underwriting tools

CRM tools

Job description

AtAmwins, we succeed together — and have a good time doing it.

We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration, not cutthroat competition. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs.

First and foremost, we invest in our employees. That investment shows in everything we do; education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that’s 43% owned by employee shareholders.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to volunteer within Amwins through a wide range of committees and in your community through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service.

Working at Amwins means you love what you do, how you do it and, ultimately, who you do it with. Whether it's today or 150 years from now, we continue to invest in our culture and your development so opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply.

At Amwins, we win together — and have a good time doing it.

Launch Your Sales & Underwriting Career with Amwins

At Amwins, we’re not just developing underwriters — we’re building elite sales professionals.

Our Underwriter Development Program (UDP) at Amwins Access is a 2.5-year intensive training track designed to fast-track your career as a Production Underwriter — a role that combines strategic sales with technical underwriting. Participants will build strong sales acumen, master underwriting processes, and learn to grow a profitable book of business through relationship‑driven selling.

If you're entrepreneurial, thrive in a competitive environment, and want a career where your effort drives your income, this is your runway.

This position is part of our Underwriter Development Program, scheduled to begin in June 2026. The earliest possible start date is January 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own book of business.
• Drive new revenue through relationship‑based sales with retail agents.
• Get real‑world training in sales strategy, negotiation, and market development.
• Analyze risk and underwrite accounts across Garage Lines
• Leverage exclusive carrier relationships and state‑of‑the‑art technology
• Travel to industry events, build your network, and learn from the best in the business.
• Mentor new hires after completing the program

What You’ll Gain

• Immersive sales and underwriting training
• Mentorship and career coaching from industry leaders
• Access to exclusive markets and cutting‑edge underwriting tools
• Real‑world exposure through client and carrier interaction

What We’re Looking For

• Recent grads (Bachelor’s preferred) with fewer than 3 years of work experience.
• Competitive, goal‑oriented individuals with an interest in sales.
• Strong communicators who love solving problems and building relationships.

What You’ll Get

• Base salary + performance‑based pay — your success is your earning power.
• Full benefits on day one.
• Career advancement opportunities in a $30B+ industry.
• Access to exclusive insurance markets and powerful tech to help you win.

At Amwins, we win together — and have a good time doing it.