Commercial Underwriter
About The Position
WCF Insurance is an “A” rated, innovative property and casualty carrier with more than a century of experience serving businesses across the Western United States. Since 1917, we have built our reputation on doing the right thing, being great at what we do, and helping others succeed. As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share these values and want to contribute to delivering an excellent insurance experience. An underwriter applies quantitative and qualitative analysis along with sound underwriting principals to evaluate new and renewal account risks. The incumbent manages a book of business for growth, profitability, and retention. The underwriter initiates and handles agent relationships through service calls and occasional in-person visits. The person in this position provides a thorough, documented risk analysis on new and renewal accounts leading to a recommendation on coverage terms and premium.
Requirements
- At least three years commercial underwriting experience in all business lines
- Working knowledge of NCCI and state bureau manuals, rules and classifications.
- Experience with loss sensitive rating programs.
- Expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite, excel experience required.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, verbal and written.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills.
- Must have 5 years of related experience for the senior level.
Nice To Haves
- CPCU, ARM, CIC or similar certifications preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, marketing, business, or equivalent experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Applies quantitative and qualitative analysis along with sound underwriting principals to evaluate new and renewal account risks.
- Manages a book of business for growth, profitability, and retention.
- Initiates and handles agent relationships through service calls and occasional in-person visits.
- Provides a thorough, documented risk analysis on new and renewal accounts leading to a recommendation on coverage terms and premium.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K with a generous 6% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Time off to volunteer in the local community
- All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
