West Bend Insurance Company · 1 day ago
Senior Underwriter - Contract Surety
Des Moines County, IA
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expWest Bend Insurance Company is a recognized top workplace that values its associates and fosters a welcoming culture. The Senior Underwriter will manage a defined territory and a contract surety portfolio, focusing on profitable growth and maintaining strong relationships with agents and principals.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for evaluating and underwriting new and renewal accounts within an assigned territory by utilizing financial analysis and other underwriting tools
Underwrites to achieve profitable growth in support of enterprise goals and objectives
Operates within an established authority level and demonstrates the ability and competency to handle larger, more complex risks
Refers accounts beyond the granted individual authority to a more senior level underwriter and clearly communicates recommendations
Demonstrates and displays an in-depth knowledge of surety underwriting and requires minimal oversight when operating within the scope of the established authority level
Provides support and ongoing training to more junior level underwriters as requested
Develops and maintains positive agency, broker, and principal relationships to solidify existing account relationships and capitalize on new business opportunities
Occasionally travels within the territory to agency or principal locations to prospect business
Represents the company at agency and industry related functions
Promotes and complies with the values of the division and company
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a contract surety underwriter (or equivalent experience in the surety industry)
Data entry and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Effective communication skills in all mediums including phone, e-mail, and in-person
Ability to interact professionally and work well in a high-performance team environment
Ability to work independently and perform quality work within deadlines
Bachelor's degree in business, insurance or related field, or equivalent surety underwriting experience
Preferred
Candidates with more extensive underwriting or market experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for additional responsibility or a higher-level role
Benefits
Medical & Prescription Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off . Standard first year PTO is 17 days , pro-rated based on month of hire.
Bonus eligible based on performance
Company
West Bend Insurance Company
For more than 130 years, West Bend has been a trusted provider of insurance products, serving the diverse needs of business, home, and automobile owners.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Ertmer
Sr. Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
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