Underwriter Trainee (6007)
About The Position
Zenith is a team of Workers' Compensation Specialists committed to helping businesses succeed by protecting against the financial and human consequences of workplace injuries, providing for the needs of injured employees and making the workplace safer. To distinguish ourselves as the desired provider of Workers' Compensation Insurance, values such as collaboration, work-life balance, and integrity are placed at the center of all our operations. In addition, Zenith supports career advancement through a dedication to ongoing learning and development. An individual coming to Zenith will not only receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, but continuous opportunities to grow as a professional. Overview All tasks are performed as part of a learning process and will involve a high degree of supervision and direction. Incumbent is to focus on learning and becoming conversant with the various aspects of workers' compensation (how rates are set, classifications, experience mods, schedule rating, Zenith underwriting philosophy).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience Req
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Req
- Combined experience investigating Workers compensation Insurance claims.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Strong math and reading skills required.
- Computer literacy required.
- Valid Driver License in good standing.
- Overnight Travel Required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous workers’ compensation experience helpful.
Responsibilities
- Solicit, underwrite, and price business consistent with the Company’s Underwriting Philosophy.
- Learn customer facing skills.
- Expected to provide general guidance and direction to support personnel.
- Participates in visits to agencies and/or clients.
- Work requires independence within assigned, but restrictive, Letter of Authority; however it is expected that one will seek guidance on any unusual or complex exposures, problems or issues..
- Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Work productively and harmoniously with others on a consistent basis.
- Respond positively to direction and feedback on performance.
- Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
- Perform other duties/projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
- 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Education and Training Reimbursement
- Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
- 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
