Underwriter Development Program - Commercial Lines

Amwins•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Amwins’ Underwriter Development Program (UDP) at Amwins Access is a 2.5-year intensive training track designed to prepare participants for a Production Underwriter role combining sales and technical underwriting. The role is highly sales-driven: participants are evaluated on performance metrics and develop the skills to source opportunities, build a profitable book of business, and manage client and carrier relationships. The program begins with cohort-based, instructor-led training in underwriting, risk evaluation, pricing, and policy structure, paired with hands-on office experience and mentorship. Participants quote new and renewal business, assist with account servicing, prospect for retail agency relationships, make cold calls, attend agency visits, and develop presentation, negotiation, and underwriting skills. During the provisional business-development phase, participants begin building and managing an individual book, retaining clients, generating revenue, and managing accounts with increasing autonomy. Program graduation follows achievement of established revenue targets. After graduation, Production Underwriters continue growing and managing a personal book, prospect for business, develop agency relationships and markets, use sales strategies to drive production, and mentor and develop team members. The position includes travel to industry events. Two start dates are offered: April and June 2027.

Requirements

Recent graduate; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Fewer than 3 years of work experience.
Less than 12 months of insurance experience.
Competitive, goal-oriented, and interested in excelling in sales.
Strong communication skills.
Ability or interest in solving problems and building relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Drive new revenue through relationship-based sales with retail agents.
Analyze risk and underwrite Commercial Lines accounts.
Quote new business and renewal accounts from retail agents.
Assist with servicing existing accounts, including endorsements, renewals, and policy changes.
Prospect for new retail agency relationships and business opportunities, including through cold calls and agency visits.
Build and maintain relationships with retail agents and carrier partners.
Present products, negotiate terms, and position solutions.
Build, manage, and retain an individual book of business while driving new revenue.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of accounts with increasing autonomy.
Develop new business markets and lines of business using relationship-based sales and marketing strategies.
Stay current on insurance company offerings and leverage market opportunities to drive production.
Travel to industry events and build a professional network.
Mentor, train, and develop new team members after completing the program.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from the first day of employment.
Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser is available for California employees.
Mental health support, including virtual therapy, digital coaching, and 24/7 EAP counseling.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account with company contributions.
Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter benefits.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection coverage.
Retiree medical benefits available for Medicare-eligible retirees.
401(k) with company match.
Generous paid time off and company holiday schedule.
Continuing-education-focused work environment.
Career advancement opportunities.
Structured development path, dedicated mentorship and leadership support, and opportunity to build a long-term career at Amwins.
Base salary with unlimited income opportunity upon program graduation.
Access to exclusive insurance markets and technology.