Underwriter

Auto-Owners Insurance Company•Draper, UT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to perform and apply insurance coverage, rules, and guidelines in underwriting decisions in accordance with the Company’s underwriting philosophy. The role includes training and development through completion of the Company’s underwriter training program for the assigned line of insurance. After initial in-person training, the role may offer work-from-home flexibility as defined by the leadership team and based on job responsibilities. The position requires communicating with independent agents and other associates and continually developing product knowledge through approved educational programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty underwriting.
Ability to organize data, multitask, and make decisions independently.
Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write reports and compose correspondence.
Ability to resolve complex issues.
Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Learn insurance coverages and contracts, Company philosophy, and procedures to make underwriting decisions.
Read, interpret, and respond to policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements to understand their meaning and use.
Assemble information, develop opinions, and clearly express decisions using sound reasoning and judgment.
Analyze loss experience, financial conditions, and physical characteristics of risks.
Acquire working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department.
Communicate effectively with independent agents and other associates verbally and/or in writing.
Participate in and successfully complete the Company underwriter training program.
Continually develop product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs.