Associate Underwriter - Specialty

West Bend Insurance Company•WI-West Bend US-WI-Madison, WI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities. We are growing at West Bend! Our Commercial Lines Underwriting team plays a critical role in our journey towards profitable growth. Our Underwriters are relationship focused with strong communication skills, motivated, and work in a fast-paced team environment. West Bend is an industry leading carrier that works solely through the independent agency system. We are looking for the right individual to join our team! This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend or Madison. The internal deadline to apply is 6/16/26. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Requirements

Organizational and analytical skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Fluent in system navigation and workflow management tools.
Ability to gather and analyze underwriting information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field

Responsibilities

Underwrite new business submissions and routine renewals under supervision.
Evaluate exposures and determine insurability based on established guidelines.
Process policy change requests and ensure accurate documentation.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external agency partners.
Support the attainment of written premium goals through timely and accurate underwriting decisions.
Maintain compliance with underwriting best practices, rate plans, and the Letter of Authority.
Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity.