Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance

Draper, Utah, United States

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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
  • 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 UnderwritingRisk AnalysisLoss Experience AnalysisPolicy InterpretationFinancial AnalysisAgent CommunicationReport WritingData OrganizationMulti-taskingDecision Making

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work-from-home policy for this underwriter position?

The role offers a merit-based work-from-home program, allowing 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 and experience are desired for the underwriting trainee role?

Desired qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in property/casualty underwriting, ability to organize data and multitask independently, above average communication skills, report writing ability, and resolving complex issues.

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 opportunities for rewarding work alongside great people.

What makes a strong candidate for this underwriting trainee position?

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

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