Entry Level Commercial Lines Underwriter

Auto-Owners Insurance - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Pittsburgh, PA

Accommodation

About the position

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to join their team. This role involves applying insurance coverage rules and guidelines to make underwriting decisions, supported by a structured training program. The position offers the flexibility to work from home up to three days a week after initial in-person training, promoting a balance between professional development and work-life flexibility.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.