Underwriter (entry level)

Omaha National; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a motivated individual to join their underwriting team as a Co-Founder and Vice President of Talent Management. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of workers compensation underwriting, where analytical skills and a keen mind are essential. You'll engage in assessing risks and determining premium pricing, all while benefiting from comprehensive in-house training. The role emphasizes collaboration, ethical values, and a supportive work environment, making it an ideal place for those eager to grow in the insurance industry. If you have a passion for analysis and teamwork, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thinking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to determine appropriate pricing for risks.
• Prepare quotes following established underwriting processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Co-Founder and Vice President of Talent Management

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual to pursue a career in insurance underwriting as part of a new and growing underwriting team. Workers compensation underwriting is an intellectually interesting and professionally rewarding position that plays a critical role in the success of the company. In this role, you will learn to assess risks and follow an analytical process to gain necessary information and determine appropriate premium pricing. The ideal candidate possesses an exceptional aptitude for clearly analyzing complex and often incomplete sets of information to consistently arrive at sound conclusions. Our in-house training will provide the tools needed for the right candidate to successfully master the necessary skills.

Responsibilities

1. Carefully analyze relevant data to determine the appropriate price for each risk, discerning between information that is statistically significant and predictive versus information that appears meaningful but is not.
2. Prepare quotes in accordance with established underwriting processes.
3. Actively foster and sustain an open, collaborative partnership between underwriters and marketers.
4. Participate in meetings and discussions to continue the evolution of underwriting processes and strategies.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required.
2. Experience in insurance, particularly workers compensation insurance, is a plus but not required.
3. A keen, logical mind and a strong aptitude for analytical thinking.
4. Strong oral and written communication skills.
5. Rock-solid honesty, openness, and ethical values.
6. Highly collaborative, ego-free work style; fit into a culture in which people genuinely enjoy working together.
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to rapidly master specialized software programs.

Omaha National provides a stable, positive work environment, competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401K, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Insurance