Underwriting Supervisor - Workers Comp

About the role

This leadership role is responsible for managing a geographic underwriting operation, including supervising underwriting staff, driving profitable growth, overseeing underwriting decisions, strengthening agency relationships, and developing team members through coaching and performance management.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings, or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend or Madison.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the management of a geographic underwriting operation, including Supervisors, Underwriters, and Assistant Underwriters, which could consist of home office or field associates.
• Foster agency relationships in assigned territory through in-person travel.
• Oversee the acceptance, declination, and pricing of risks.
• Counsel and mentor assigned group of Underwriters on complicated risks and review underwriting decisions on risks exceeding their authority.
• Accountable for profitable growth and performance of book of business. Make recommendations or implement underwriting guidelines or pricing adjustments when appropriate.
• Responsible for the training and mentoring of associates, as well as initiating personnel actions such as salary adjustments, performance evaluations, and promotions.

Requirements

• 8 years of professional experience in the property/casualty insurance industry with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop others.
• Analytical, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, or related field (preferred).
• CPCU designation (preferred).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $123,659.00–$154,574.00. The actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including 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.
• Bonus eligible based on performance

West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits.