Underwriter L.A.U.N.C.H Program - Alta

Amwins•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Amwins Underwriter L.A.U.N.C.H (Leadership, Aptitude, Underwriting Principles, Networking, Culture, Hands on) Program is an intensive nine-week education and training program hosted by the Amwins Underwriting division. Participants develop knowledge of the insurance industry, underwriting practices, program insurance, and the Amwins organization, while building professional skills and relationships across the company. Training takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, and housing is provided during the program. After training, participants relocate to Overland Park, Kansas, to work within Alta Risk. Participants may travel up to two times per year to Charlotte or other Amwins offices for additional training over the following few years. After graduating from the program, the candidate moves into an entry-level underwriting support role within Alta Risk, an underwriting manager for specialty insurance products. The role supports lead underwriters and involves account information gathering, documentation management, quote rating, monitoring reports, communication, and administrative support. Travel may be required as needed.

Requirements

Interest in and passion for insurance and underwriting.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit.
Highly motivated.
Problem-solving ability.
Located in the listed area.
Able to work in an office.

Nice To Haves

Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) degree preferred.
Early-career candidate with less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Support the lead underwriter by gathering account information to rate, quote, and bind policies.
Maintain and manage account documentation and files.
Communicate with clients and internal departments to gather information, provide updates, and resolve issues and inquiries.
Rate new or renewal quotes as directed by the underwriter.
Monitor reports for consistency.
Provide administrative support and related services, such as entering account information into the system.
Travel as needed.

Benefits

Housing during the nine-week training program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day of employment.
Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser 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, and 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.
Collaborative, continuing-education-focused work environment.
Career advancement opportunities.