What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Lines Underwriter - Arizona position at West Bend Insurance Company?
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.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Accept, decline, or modify personal lines policy offerings or endorsements submitted by producers based on company underwriting guidelines and procedures; includes risk analysis, file documentation, pricing guidelines, procedural matters, research/investigation and decision making. Review underwriting reports and make recommendations for risk improvement. Listen, be responsive and provide flexibility where appropriate. If assigned, manage renewal book of business; examine changes in loss experience/driving records and risk characteristics on specific policies and take appropriate action where needed.
Make multiple visits to assigned agents to offer help and guidance to writing profitable business with West Bend and to build strong relationships. Work with producers to come up with goals and be proactive; keep constant contact to find out what they are prospecting, what they have quoted, what could fit West Bend.
Provide product and system training to existing and new agencies/producers. Also, be a resource for internal associates. Create training materials, training videos and conduct webinars for agents and internal associates.
Contribute insight/experience to building our book of business in the state of Arizona.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- 2-3 years underwriting experience in the state of Arizona
- Basic knowledge of personal computers
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Oral and written communication skills
Preferred Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field
- Completion of General Program in Insurance
**This position offers the choice of working fully on-site or a hybrid schedule at our West Bend, Madison or Appleton, WI offices. Or depending on location, option to work fully remote from home (should have a dedicated work space in the home to allow for this option).
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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.
