Underwriting Supervisor - Commercial WI

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 12 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 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!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Under the direction of an Underwriting Manager or Director, accountable for the management of an assigned group of Underwriters and/or Endorsement Technicians.
• The team may consist of home office or field associates, as well as a geographic territory.
• Foster agency relationships in assigned territory, through in person travel.
• Oversee the acceptance, declination, and pricing of risks. Counsel and mentor assigned group of Underwriters on complicated risks and review underwriting decisions on risk exceeding their authority.
• Accountable for profitable growth and performance of book of business.
• Make recommendations or implement underwriting guidelines or pricing adjustments when appropriate. Responsible for the training and mentoring of associates, as well as initiating personnel actions such as salary adjustments, performance evaluations, promotions, etc.

*** Due to the nature of this position, it will be located out of our West Bend, Madison or Appleton office with occasional work from home opportunities

 

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 5-7 years in commercial multi-line Underwriting
• Leadership skills, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in Business, Insurance or related field
• Completion of Associate in Underwriting program and CPCU designation

 

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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.