Westfield Specialty Insurance · 3 months ago
Middle Market Underwriting Trainee
Westfield Specialty Insurance is seeking a Middle Market Trainee to gain knowledge and experience in various areas such as Claims and Surety. This role involves completing educational assignments, building relationships, and developing business acumen under direct supervision.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Works to acquire the knowledge, experience, skills, and business acumen in the assigned area, which helps in the trainee's development towards the goal of becoming a professional in the respective department
Assists leader, team, or business unit with work assigned to them
This often includes, but is not limited to, project work and coverage of day-to-day activities
Develops business acumen through interactions and shadowing with other professionals
Attends business unit meetings, executes research, and creates and delivers presentations as assigned
Prepares for and engages in one-on-one, on-line, and on-the-job learning/educational assignments/ experiences
Develops operating knowledge of Company standardized hardware, software programs, third-party software, and processing procedures
Works toward developing an understanding of key concepts and appropriate business skill application through learning programs, structured on the job experiences, and active participation and engagement in all team building, observation and practice activities
Solicits reinforcing and constructive feedback from leader, peer coaches and others in the organization and incorporates feedback into development
Identifies resources, best practices, and external networking opportunities to monitor pertinent industry activity and trends
Maintains awareness, understanding, and compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws, and regulations appropriate for this position
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or Business preferred
Company
Westfield Specialty Insurance
Westfield Specialty is a prominent specialty insurance carrier, leveraging the financial strength of Westfield, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company and the well-established Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200.