Our insurance company is rapidly expanding and we’re seeking new personal lines insurance underwriters to join our team’s ranks! Our ideal insurance underwriter will leverage strong communication skills to gather background information and take an analytical approach to conducting personal lines risk assessments. We need an industry professional who is confident in making evidence-based decisions about insurance policies. Does this sound like a fit for you? Apply today! Responsibilities: • Evaluate risk for acceptance, rejection, or modification in compliance with company guidelines and procedures for Homeowners and Personal Auto lines of business. • Review and evaluate requests from agents for approval of situations that may fall outside the established underwriting guidelines. • Review and evaluate incoming policy change requests. • Review and evaluate risk alerts based upon activity and information provided from claim adjusters and make decisions regarding renewal impact. • Review and promptly respond to incoming e-mails/phone calls and correspondence from agents, assistants, and internal employees. • Process daily, weekly, and monthly workbench items requiring underwriting action. • Make decisions, follow procedures, follow the letter of authority, and work within the published department service standards. • Provide input on products and procedures. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Required 2+ years experience working in an insurance underwriter role, preferably in personal lines. • Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. • Strong team player. • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and multitask. • Demonstrated proficient personal computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Suite. • Additional education in insurance or other industry-related coursework is preferred. Interest in pursuing additional education in the insurance industry. • Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Hmong, etc.) are a plus. Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 yearly based on experience
• Evaluate risk for acceptance, rejection, or modification in compliance with company guidelines and procedures for Homeowners and Personal Auto lines of business. • Review and evaluate requests from agents for approval of situations that may fall outside the established underwriting guidelines. • Review and evaluate incoming policy change requests. • Review and evaluate risk alerts based upon activity and information provided from claim adjusters and make decisions regarding renewal impact. • Review and promptly respond to incoming e-mails/phone calls and correspondence from agents, assistants, and internal employees. • Process daily, weekly, and monthly workbench items requiring underwriting action. • Make decisions, follow procedures, follow the letter of authority, and work within the published department service standards. • Provide input on products and procedures. • Perform other duties as assigned.