Personal Lines Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty underwriting
Ability to organize data and multi-task
Ability to make decisions independently
Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to write reports and compose correspondence
Ability to resolve complex issues
Willingness to continually develop product knowledge through approved educational programs
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
Make underwriting decisions based on learned knowledge
Read, interpret, and react to documents such as policies, manuals, forms, and endorsements
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
Participate in and successfully complete the Company underwriter training program

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Property/Casualty UnderwritingRisk AnalysisLoss Experience AnalysisInsurance PoliciesUnderwriting DecisionsData OrganizationMulti-taskingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationReport Writing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

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

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for the underwriting trainee role?

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in property/casualty underwriting, ability to organize data and multi-task, make independent decisions, above average communication skills, write reports, resolve complex issues, and willingness to develop product knowledge.

What is the salary for this underwriting trainee position?

The job description mentions a competitive base salary but does not provide a specific range.

What makes a strong candidate for this underwriting trainee role?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent property/casualty underwriting experience, excellent communication and multitasking skills, ability to make independent decisions and resolve complex issues, and a willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.