Underwriting Associate I (Trainee Program)

Western National Group & Umialik Insurance • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Umialik Insurance Company, a member of the Western National Insurance Group, is seeking an Underwriting Associate Trainee to join their team. This opportunity will allow you to work closely alongside underwriters to assist them and customers throughout the underwriting lifecycle. Western National provides a training program for those interested in the insurance industry, including classroom and hands-on opportunities designed to teach the fundamentals of insurance and underwriting, preparing you to serve customers. The Associate/Trainee class is anticipated to begin in August of 2026.

Requirements

• Recent or upcoming college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Intermediate experience with Word and Excel required.
• Ability to work onsite at our corporate office in Anchorage, AK.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriting in profitable premium growth through policy processing and technical support for both new and renewal business.
• Assist underwriters in the daily underwriting and processing of new and renewal business and endorsements.
• Renew and write new policies based on underwriting authority using established practices, processes, and procedures.
• Review new and renewal business application documents and gather additional information as needed to accurately underwrite policies.
• Make decisions and recommendations for varied situations, applying judgment to interpret related information, policies, and procedures.
• Execute policies within established authority level or recommend solutions when outside of authority level.
• Communicate with assigned agencies and underwriters.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (plus company match)
• Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
• Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework
• Access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level