Underwriter--Traverse City at Auto-Owners Insurance

Traverse City, Michigan, 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, 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 continually develop product knowledge through participation in 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 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
Perform and apply insurance coverage, rules, and guidelines to execute the underwriting decision-making process according to Company underwriting philosophy

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Property/Casualty UnderwritingRisk AnalysisLoss Experience AnalysisInsurance PoliciesFinancial AnalysisData OrganizationReport WritingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

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 required 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, make independent decisions, above average communication skills, writing reports, and resolving 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, excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to make independent decisions, and a willingness to complete the company’s underwriter training program.