Associate Underwriter - Specialty

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

We are growing at West Bend! Our Commercial Lines Underwriting team plays a critical role in our journey towards profitable growth. Our Underwriters are relationship focused with strong communication skills, motivated, and work in a fast-paced team environment. West Bend is an industry leading carrier that works solely through the independent agency system. We are looking for the right individual to join our team!

Work Location

This is not a remote position.  During training, candidates will work full-time in-office. After training, candidates can work a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days/week) for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events.  The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton, WI.    

 

The internal deadline to apply is 7/21/2025.  External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Become acclimated to the insurance industry through participation in the underwriter trainee program. Assist in meeting profitability and production objectives by underwriting new business submissions, understanding and evaluating exposures related to individual risks, underwriting routine renewal policies, underwriting most policy change requests. Integrate these functions within the workflow of a Commercial Underwriter. Communicate effectively with agencies in the development of underwriting and exposure information and supports attainment of written premium goals by providing exceptional service.

 

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills

 

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field

 

 

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Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:   

 

• 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.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.