Midwest Insurance Company · 2 days ago
Underwriting Specialist
Middleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expMidwest Insurance Company is focused on providing comprehensive underwriting solutions, and they are seeking an Underwriting Specialist to analyze worker’s compensation business. The role involves underwriting new business applications, managing a territory, and ensuring risk acceptability and pricing align with company strategies.
Commercial InsuranceInsuranceSmall and Medium Businesses
Hiring Manager
Sarah Jones, MBA, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Underwriting new business applications, policy changes and renewal business, within an assigned territory
Gather information and use underwriting knowledge to make informed decisions relating to risk acceptability and pricing that are in line with Midwest’s underwriting philosophies and current strategies
A thorough knowledge of NCCI and/or Bureau rules, policy administration policy writing and data reporting functions related to the Underwriting process
Process all transactions, new business, renewals and endorsements as required
Produce policy documents, file documentation as required
Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Manage a territory to meet goals and maintain work within company service standards and individual underwriting authority
Build and sustain meaningful relationships with agency partners and field personnel
Qualification
Required
Underwriting new business applications, policy changes and renewal business, within an assigned territory
Gather information and use underwriting knowledge to make informed decisions relating to risk acceptability and pricing that are in line with Midwest's underwriting philosophies and current strategies
A thorough knowledge of NCCI and/or Bureau rules, policy administration policy writing and data reporting functions related to the Underwriting process
Process all transactions, new business, renewals and endorsements as required
Produce policy documents, file documentation as required
Effective communication skills both verbal and written
Manage a territory to meet goals and maintain work within company service standards and individual underwriting authority
Build and sustain meaningful relationships with agency partners and field personnel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven underwriting skills
Thorough knowledge base of the underwriting process, policy contract, applicable rules
Strong ability to research and gather all necessary data to make informed decisions
Exceptional analytical skills
Above average mathematical skill is required
Appropriate sense of urgency relative to service standards and maintaining agency relationships
Demonstrated decision making abilities with ability to support decisions with evidence
Minimum Education: College degree or a minimum of 4 years of commercial insurance experience in the workers' compensation field
In depth understanding of worker's compensation insurance and general underwriting principles
Proven track record of success in underwriting commercial insurance business
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Company
Midwest Insurance Company
Midwest Insurance Company specializes in worker's compensation services for small and large businesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chase Cocagne
Chief Underwriting Officer
Scott Vogl
Chief Claims Officer
Recent News
2025-06-05
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