E&S Underwriter Trainee - Spring 2027
About The Position
We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team as an E&S Underwriter Trainee. In this role, you will train to underwrite risk that determines the selection/rejection of new and renewal commercial business. The trainee will gain an understanding of the underwriting thought process and learn to utilize underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating manual rules and insurance laws/regulations. Additionally, the Trainee will learn the skills required to develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and insureds within assigned territory. The trainee will participate in an extensive training program involving instruction and self-study combined with on-the-job shadowing that will provide the opportunity to learn the business. Upon successful mastery, the underwriter trainee will evaluate existing and new accounts and make underwriting recommendations within limited authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity. This position will be based in either our Sarasota, FL office, our Mid-Atlantic Regional office in Glen Allen, VA or our Gulf Coast Regional office in Ridgeland, MS. Our Trainee program starts in June 2027.
Requirements
- Self-motivated individual
- Ability to learn underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating manual rules and insurance laws/regulations.
- Skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and insureds.
- Ability to evaluate existing and new accounts and make underwriting recommendations.
- Must be able to work within limited authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an extensive training program involving instruction and self-study combined with on-the-job shadowing.
Responsibilities
- Train to underwrite risk that determines the selection/rejection of new and renewal commercial business.
- Gain an understanding of the underwriting thought process.
- Learn to utilize underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating manual rules and insurance laws/regulations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and insureds within assigned territory.
- Evaluate existing and new accounts and make underwriting recommendations within limited authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Family Leave
- Competitive PTO & Holidays
- Recognition & Bonus Programs
- Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Volunteer Time
- 401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
