Commercial Underwriter
About The Position
Great West is hiring a Commercial Underwriter to analyze commercial auto applications, assess risk, and make informed underwriting decisions. The role offers autonomy to manage a book of business in a fast-paced environment and directly contribute to business profitability. The underwriter builds relationships with agents and insureds, evaluates potential loss hazards, and structures insurance programs to meet insureds’ needs. Training includes one-on-one mentoring, classroom instruction, and self-study. The position is based in Arlington, Texas; Bloomington, Indiana; or Knoxville, Tennessee, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.
Requirements
- Prior experience in finance, banking, sales, or a profession involving the development of long-term relationships.
- Negotiation skills and the ability to analyze risk.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years as a commercial insurance underwriter, or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and probability-based reasoning skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate commercial auto applications to determine risk and make informed decisions.
- Manage an individual book of business in a fast-paced environment.
- Build relationships with agents and insureds and serve as a trusted partner.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate potential loss hazards and structure insurance programs to meet insureds’ needs.
- Identify customer needs and market Great West products and services.
- Participate in training through one-on-one mentoring, classroom instruction, and self-study.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Generous paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-match 401(k).
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
- Parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Fertility and family planning assistance.
- Pet insurance.
- Retail discount programs.
- Community volunteer opportunities.
- Wellness programs and gym subsidies.
- Scholarships for dependents and tuition reimbursement.
- Company-paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development.
- Hybrid work schedule: three days in the office and two days remote.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
