Specialty Underwriting

Summary: West Bend Insurance Company is a recognized Top Workplace, dedicated to fostering a welcoming culture and professional growth for its associates. The Underwriter evaluates insurance risks and supports profitable growth by underwriting new business, renewals, and policy changes, collaborating closely with agency partners and internal teams to deliver accurate underwriting decisions and exceptional service. Responsibilities: - Underwrite new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements within assigned authority - Review and analyze insurance applications, reports, and related data to evaluate risk and determine insurability - Process policy change requests and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation - Communicate effectively with internal partners and external agency contacts to support underwriting decisions - Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity to support decisions and compliance - Support written premium and profitability goals through timely, accurate underwriting - Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, rate plans, best practices, and the Letter of Authority - Participate in ongoing training and development to build underwriting knowledge and stay current with industry trends - (Underwriter I level) Assist Sales Manager with agency-level premium planning and production support Required Qualifications: - Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills - Effective written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Confidence navigating underwriting systems, workflows, and tools - Ability to gather, evaluate, and analyze underwriting information - Entry-level or developing underwriting experience; commercial underwriting exposure preferred for Associate level - Minimum 1 year of commercial multi-line underwriting experience with a basic to intermediate understanding of P&C insurance principles for Underwriter I level - Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field Required Skills: Underwriting experience, P&C insurance principles Important Skills: Analytical skills, Microsoft Office Suite Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Organizational skills, Team collaboration 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