Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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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
  • Continually develop product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs
  • Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Perform and apply insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy
  • 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

UnderwritingProperty/Casualty InsuranceRisk AnalysisLoss Experience AnalysisFinancial AnalysisInsurance PoliciesData OrganizationMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsReport Writing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Auto-Owners Insurance offer?

Auto-Owners provides 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.

Is this underwriting position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are desired for the Underwriter Trainee role?

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

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

Auto-Owners offers a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring, and rewarding work alongside great people focused on creating financial security.

What makes a strong candidate for this underwriting trainee position?

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

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