Underwriting Associate I

Who are we?

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Does this opportunity interest you?

Umialik Insurance Company, a member of the Western National Insurance Group, is seeking an Underwriting Associate who will assist our Commercial Lines Operations Team in profitable premium growth. Key responsibilities include policy processing and technical support for both new and renewal business. The individual who fills this position will operate under a designated level of authority while creating strong agency relationships.

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?

• Assists underwriters in the daily underwriting and processing of new and renewal business, endorsements, and premium audit transactions.
• Uses established practices, processes, and procedures to renew and write new policies based on underwriting authority level.
• Makes decisions and recommendations for varied situations while applying judgment to interpret related information, policies, and procedures.
• Applies knowledge to help solve problems of relatively limited scope and complexity.
• Communicates with assigned agencies and underwriters, creating and delivering varied types of messages and information.

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?

• Knowledge of property-and-casualty industry practices, standards, and underwriting concepts.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and solve basic problems.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time well.
• Bachelor’s degree in insurance or finance, or equivalent related experience.

What will our ideal candidate have?

• AU and / or INS certification preferred.

Compensation overview

The full hiring range for this role is $23.94 - $28.67, per hour. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.

Culture and Total Rewards

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®”, and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for the past four consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

• Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (plus company match)
• Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
• Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees 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.

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