Commercial Lines Underwriter

Auto-Owners Insurance Company•Little Rock, AR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to perform and apply insurance coverage, rules, and guidelines in making underwriting decisions consistent with the Company’s underwriting philosophy. The role includes training and development through completion of the Company’s underwriter training program for the assigned line of insurance. After initial in-person training, this role may be eligible for the merit-based work-from-home program, with the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week based on job responsibilities. The position requires communicating effectively with independent agents and colleagues, developing product knowledge, and successfully completing the Company’s underwriter training program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty underwriting.
Ability to organize data, multitask, and make decisions independently.
Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write reports and compose correspondence.
Ability to resolve complex issues.
Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Learn insurance coverages, contracts, company philosophy, and procedures to make underwriting decisions.
Read, interpret, and respond to documents such as policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements.
Assemble information, develop opinions, and clearly communicate decisions using sound reasoning and judgment.
Analyze loss experience, financial conditions, and physical characteristics of risks.
Develop a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
Communicate effectively with independent agents and other associates verbally and/or in writing.
Participate in and successfully complete the Company underwriter training program.
Continue developing product knowledge through approved educational programs.