Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance

Marion, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

InsuranceIndustries

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

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 through verbal and/or written means
Participate in and successfully complete the Company underwriter training program for the assigned line of insurance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Property Casualty UnderwritingRisk AnalysisLoss Experience AnalysisFinancial AnalysisInsurance PoliciesReport WritingCommunicationData OrganizationMulti-tasking

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this underwriting position remote?

The position is remote with 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, generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave, plus employee mentoring.

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, multi-task, and make independent decisions, above average communication skills, ability to write reports and resolve complex issues, and ongoing development of product knowledge.

What is the salary for this position?

The job description states salary is not specified, though benefits mention a competitive base salary.

What training is involved in this underwriting trainee role?

The role requires participation in and successful completion of the Company’s underwriter training program for the assigned line of insurance, including initial in-person training.