Field Underwriter

Auto-Owners Insurance Company • Mesa, AZ

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated entry level Underwriting professional to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Appropriate underwriting experience is preferred
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Comprehend knowledge of our insurance products (coverages, rules, and rating) and book transfer procedures.
• Regular travel throughout the assigned territory to call on agents to write and inspect business (as needed), prepare proposals, and coordinate policy insurance through our branch underwriting office.
• Assist agents as needed with book transfer business.
• Regular and predictable attendance in meeting a defined work schedule.
• Make group presentations on Company products and services.
• Assist with other duties in the department or elsewhere on request.

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Excellent compensation/benefits package
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees