Specialty Underwriter (North Carolina)

About the Role

West Bend's Commercial Lines Underwriting team is growing. Underwriters are relationship focused with strong communication skills, motivated, and work in a fast-paced team environment. West Bend is an industry leading carrier that works solely through the independent agency system.

Work Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule out of the Madison, WI office. The successful candidate will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions, renewals and endorsements
• Oversee growth and profitability of an underwriting territory
• Use internal and external data and reporting to support decision-making
• Document underwriting files with sufficient detail and clarity
• Provide territory performance reports and action plans to leadership
• Collaborate with sales, claims, loss control, and agency partners
• Lead agency visits and promote product line benefits and growth/incentive efforts
• Support agency action plans
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, best practices, rate plans, and the Letter of Authority
• Mentor new associates, Underwriter I, and support training
• Participate in committees and enterprise initiatives
• Navigate conflict and contribute to team solutions

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 3 years of experience in commercial multi-line underwriting
• Analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to mentor and support team development
• Comfortable with underwriting systems and continuous learning

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance or related field
• Completion of certificate in General Insurance and Associate in Underwriting program

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $68,933-$108,087. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to 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
• 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
• Bonus eligible based on performance