Underwriter - Monoline Workers Compensation

West Bend Mutual Insurance • West Bend, WI

336d • Remote

About The Position

We are growing at West Bend! Our Underwriting team plays a critical role in our journey towards profitable growth. Our Underwriters are relationship focused with strong communication skills, motivated, and work in a fast-paced team environment. West Bend is an industry leading carrier that works solely through the independent agency system. We are looking for an experienced underwriter to join our team! Qualified applicants at varying experience levels will be considered, position level will be determined based on qualifications. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in Waukesha or West Bend.

Requirements

• Experience in Monoline WC or commercial multi-line underwriting required.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field.
• Completion of certificate in General Insurance and Associate in Underwriting program.

Responsibilities

• Meet agency profitability and production objectives for an assigned group of agencies by underwriting new commercial business, renewal policies and policy endorsements.
• Understand and evaluate exposures related to individual risks through continued mentoring involvement.
• Integrate these functions within the workflow of a Commercial Underwriter.
• Support the Commercial Enterprise Division and the Regional Sales Manager in identifying and partnering with accounts to assure an underwriting profit.
• Help in establishing specific action plans where needed and assist in communicating these effectively with agents.
• Assist the Regional Sales Manager in developing written premium goals at an agency and book of business level.
• Support achievement of these goals by promoting the benefits of our product line to agencies by personal visits, regular telephone contact and appropriate promotional mailings.
• Provide territory performance reports and action plans to leadership as needed.
• Participate in agency meetings, events and with loss control representatives during service calls and prospect service.
• Participate and/or lead practice group, coordinate and document meetings.
• May maintain and develop customized reports for loss control representatives to share with accounts.
• Communicate effectively with agencies in the development of underwriting and exposure information and supports attainment of written premium goals by providing exceptional service.
• Act as a source of reference for underwriting support staff, assistant underwriters, associate underwriters and others.
• Provide guidance and mentoring support to underwriter I as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree