Commercial Lines Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

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Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty underwriting
  • Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently
  • Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to write reports and compose correspondence
  • Ability to resolve complex issues
  • Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions
  • Read, interpret, and react to documents such as policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements to understand their meaning and use
  • Assemble information, develop opinions, and clearly express decisions using sound reasoning and judgment
  • Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks
  • Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department
  • Effectively communicate with independent agents and other associates through verbal and/or written means
  • Participate in and successfully complete the Company underwriter training program

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

property/casualty underwritinginsurance coveragesunderwriting decisionsloss experience analysisrisk assessmentverbal communicationwritten communicationdata organizationmulti-taskingreport writing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work-from-home policy for this underwriting role?

The role offers a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities, with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week after initial in-person training.

What benefits does Auto-Owners Insurance offer?

Benefits include a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), bonus programs, and generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What skills are desired for the Commercial Lines Underwriter position?

Desired skills include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in property/casualty underwriting, ability to organize data, multi-task, make independent decisions, above average communication skills, report writing, resolving complex issues, and developing product knowledge.

What is the company culture like at Auto-Owners Insurance?

Auto-Owners offers a friendly work environment with a group of caring associates, structured training program, employee mentoring, and rewarding work alongside great people.

What makes a strong candidate for this underwriting trainee role?

Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent property/casualty underwriting experience, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, strong communication skills, and a willingness to complete the company’s underwriter training program.

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