West Bend Insurance Company · 1 month ago
Staff Underwriter
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $86K/yr
5+ years expWest Bend Insurance Company is recognized as a top workplace and is seeking a Staff Underwriter to enhance their commercial underwriting excellence. This role involves conducting quality assurance reviews, mentoring associates, and collaborating across teams to analyze trends and improve underwriting processes.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Conduct quality assurance (QA) file reviews of new business, endorsements and renewals for established underwriting associates and maintain thorough documentation in InPoint and department documents
Conduct quarterly focused file reviews as assigned and assist the team by looking for key trends in results
Run and distribute reports as assigned. Assist the team with analysis of file review trends
Attend underwriting territory and team meetings to identify important updates, trends and to provide small group mentoring
Works closely with other teams, including but not limited to Product Management, Underwriting, Training and Quality Assurance
Assists in technical training for new underwriters, interns and other associates
Mentor interns and associates in training by conducting trainee file audits of new business quotes, renewals and endorsements, and providing guidance to develop solid understanding of products, formulating underwriting thought process, and time management/organization
Answer technical questions and participate in additional file reviews as needed
Provide ongoing technical training for associates on new products and services that are developed
Qualification
Required
Conduct quality assurance (QA) file reviews of new business, endorsements and renewals for established underwriting associates and maintain thorough documentation in InPoint and department documents
Conduct quarterly focused file reviews as assigned and assist the team by looking for key trends in results
Run and distribute reports as assigned. Assist the team with analysis of file review trends
Attend underwriting territory and team meetings to identify important updates, trends and to provide small group mentoring
Works closely with other teams, including but not limited to Product Management, Underwriting, Training and Quality Assurance
Assists in technical training for new underwriters, interns and other associates
Mentor interns and associates in training by conducting trainee file audits of new business quotes, renewals and endorsements, and providing guidance to develop solid understanding of products, formulating underwriting thought process, and time management/organization
Answer technical questions and participate in additional file reviews as needed
Provide ongoing technical training for associates on new products and services that are developed
Five years commercial multi-line underwriting or equivalent experience
Oral & written communication skills
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Time management and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field
Associate in General Insurance designation
Associate in Underwriting designation and CPCU course work
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. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
Bonus eligible based on performance
West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.
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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