Associate Underwriter - Specialty

About the role

Our Commercial Lines Underwriting team is growing at West Bend. The Associate Underwriter is a developmental underwriting role designed to build foundational knowledge of the insurance industry through structured training and hands‑on experience. This position supports the underwriting team by evaluating new business submissions, processing renewals, and handling policy change requests while delivering exceptional service to agency partners.

Work Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule in our Madison, WI office after training is complete. Candidates will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings, or other in‑person events.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions and routine renewals under supervision.
• Evaluate exposures and determine insurability based on established guidelines.
• Process policy change requests and ensure accurate documentation.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external agency partners.
• Support the attainment of written premium goals through timely and accurate underwriting decisions.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting best practices, rate plans, and the Letter of Authority.
• Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity.

Qualifications

• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in system navigation and workflow management tools.
• Ability to gather and analyze underwriting information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field (preferred).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $53,459 – $66,824. Base pay will be determined based on factors such as job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (standard first‑year PTO is 17 days, pro‑rated based on month of hire; enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates)
• Performance‑based bonus eligibility