Personal Lines Trainee

Westfield•Westfield Center, OH

149d•Hybrid

About The Position

In Personal Lines, your work contributes to something bigger. You are part of a team that values your voice, champions your growth, and provides room to work in ways that drive success. Guided by a clear strategy and strong partnerships, your work makes a meaningful difference for agents, our customers, and each other. Rooted in Westfield's culture of trust, collaboration, and doing what's right, you are empowered to bring ideas forward and help shape what comes next. Job Summary The Personal Lines Trainee, working under direct supervision, is responsible to acquire knowledge, experience, skills, and business acumen in the assigned area such as Claims, Surety, IT, etc. The role completes educational, work, and relationship building experiences and participates and engages in all assignments/experiences, soliciting feedback regarding performance, and closing gaps in his/her knowledge, skills, and business acumen. In addition, the role also establishes a strong foundation by building relationships and identifying resources that will help them in their career.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works to acquire the knowledge, experience, skills, and business acumen in the assigned area, which helps in the trainee's development towards the goal of becoming a professional in the respective department.
Assists leader, team, or business unit with work assigned to them.
This often includes, but is not limited to, project work and coverage of day-to-day activities.
Develops business acumen through interactions and shadowing with other professionals.
Attends business unit meetings, executes research, and creates and delivers presentations as assigned.
Prepares for and engages in one-on-one, on-line, and on-the-job learning/educational assignments/ experiences.
Develops operating knowledge of Company standardized hardware, software programs, third-party software, and processing procedures.
Works toward developing an understanding of key concepts and appropriate business skill application through learning programs, structured on the job experiences, and active participation and engagement in all team building, observation and practice activities.
Solicits reinforcing and constructive feedback from leader, peer coaches and others in the organization and incorporates feedback into development.
Identifies resources, best practices, and external networking opportunities to monitor pertinent industry activity and trends.
Maintains awareness, understanding, and compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws, and regulations appropriate for this position.