Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Homeowner’s Insurance Underwriter to join our team. The ideal applicant must possess proficiency in underwriting property business, with an emphasis in homeowners with a minimum of two years’ experience.

The job involves reviewing potential new policies to make sure they meet our underwriting guidelines, working closely with agents – informing and educating them with regard to our underwriting guidelines. The underwriter also reviews policies up for renewal.

The ideal candidate will possess the right balance between following our underwriting guidelines and using independent judgment to identify policies that require some flexibility or further review, seeing the full picture in order to retain good business. He or she should have the knowledge and confidence to make decisions, have good analytical skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. A thorough knowledge of regulatory and policy differences among states in which we write business (AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT, TX) is desired.

We are highly automated, therefore, the candidate must be proficient with basic automated systems.

We offer a competitive base salary and a bonus plan. We provide a full benefits package including a Profit Sharing Plan, 401k Plan, medical, dental, life insurance, sick, vacation and holiday pay.

Company Description

The WESTERN MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP has been providing excellent customer service to homeowners throughout the Southwestern United States for over 80 years. We are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M.Best Company and have been named among the Top 50 Property Casualty Insurers in the country by Wards. Our constant endeavor in employee relations is to maintain a well-trained, enthusiastic and efficient group of employees who work together to make our business successful, thus enhancing the career goals of every employee. CA Residents: We collect personal information from you in order to consider you for career opportunities with our company. Please see the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants link or on the Careers page on our website to learn more about the information we collect and how we use it. Please see our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants here: https://www.westernmutual.com/careers/privacynoticeforjobapplicants