Commercial Underwriter I

Society Insurance - Fond du Lac, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Fond du Lac, WI

1-10 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Commercial Underwriter I position at Society Insurance focuses on developing and maintaining a profitable book of business primarily consisting of small-business accounts in the Wisconsin territory. The role involves acquiring, evaluating, and analyzing information related to risks to make informed selection and pricing decisions, while also building and maintaining professional relationships with agents and Regional Sales Managers.

Responsibilities

• Acquires, evaluates, and analyzes information relative to risk to make selection and pricing decisions.
• Evaluates renewal and new business accounts for acceptability.
• May have sole responsibility for agencies as assigned according to territory needs.
• Builds and maintains positive professional relationships with agents and Regional Sales Managers.
• Analyzes risk control surveys; identifies opportunities to maximize profitability; and mitigates risks and exposures.
• Builds and executes an annual agency management production and profit plan for the assigned underwriting territory through phone contact, written correspondence, and on-site visits with agents and insureds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or related field OR 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience with accounts similar to Society's core products.
• Basic competency with desktop applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Self-starter who is motivated, driven, and goal-focused.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and keep up on industry standards.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Enjoys working with others and building relationships.
• Ability to remain cool under pressure.
• Skilled in negotiation in tough situations.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and stay on top of time-sensitive tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options
• Education: Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement
• Community: Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program; wellness initiatives/rewards; health coaching; and more