West Bend Insurance Company is recognized as a Top Workplace and values its associates as its greatest asset. They are seeking an Underwriter to join their Commercial Lines Underwriting team to underwrite new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements while maintaining compliance with underwriting best practices.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements across a range of complexity
- Review and analyze applications, reports, and other data to evaluate risk according to guidelines
- Determine appropriate coverage, pricing, and eligibility while ensuring timely, accurate decisions
- Process policy changes and maintain clear, complete underwriting documentation
- Communicate and collaborate with internal teams, sales, claims, loss control, and agency partners
- Support written premium goals and contribute to the profitability of the portfolio or assigned territory
- Use internal and external data, systems, and workflows to support underwriting decisions
- Maintain compliance with underwriting best practices, rate plans, and the Letter of Authority
- Participate in training and skill development; more experienced underwriters may:Manage the performance of an underwriting territory
- Lead agency visits and support growth initiatives
- Mentor new or developing team members
- Contribute to committees, initiatives, and team problem-solving
Skills
- 0–3+ years of monoline workers compensation or commercial multi-line underwriting experience, depending on level
- Foundational to advanced understanding of P&C insurance and underwriting principles
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to gather and evaluate underwriting information and make informed decisions
- Confidence navigating underwriting systems, workflows, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively; higher levels may support team development
- Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to evolving business needs
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field
- Completion of certificate in General Insurance and Associate in Underwriting program
Benefits
- Medical & Prescription Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Company Overview
For more than 130 years, West Bend has been a trusted provider of insurance products, serving the diverse needs of business, home, and automobile owners. It was founded in 1894, and is headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.thesilverlining.com/.