Underwriting Associate

The Mutual Group

. Contribute to the underwriting of a profitable and risk adverse portfolio through effective communication and decision-making .

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeIowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the underwriting of a profitable and risk adverse portfolio through effective communication and decision-making
Assist Underwriters with business development and growth through building relationships with assigned producers and wholesalers
Review and analyze exposures to make independent decisions regarding the risk selection for submissions and renewals
Manage to production standards, maintain file documentation, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines
Communicate with agents to complete defined underwriting tasks including obtaining missing information and negotiating within authority limits
Provide support to Underwriters for all lines of business post bind business production
Pull financial and other industry reports to assist underwriters with territory review
Review submission files for complete information and evaluate coverage selections
Assist Underwriters in identifying loss drivers and growth opportunities with the assigned territory
Actively participate in continuous improvement and suggest strategies to management

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school education or equivalent
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field preferred; equivalent relevant work experience
One (1) year experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry
General knowledge of common terms, practices, processes and regulations in the insurance industry
Insurance Industry course work completion preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient typing and data entry skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite including Basic Excel skills, Intermediate Word and Outlook skills
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong attention to numeric and other details
Strong customer service orientation
Adaptability to meet changing business needs
Organizational skills and ability to manage large work volume and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entryfinancial analysisrisk selectionunderwritingcoverage evaluationloss driver identificationbusiness developmentcomplianceinsurance terminologyinsurance regulations

Soft Skills

effective communicationdecision-makinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer service orientationadaptabilityorganizational skillsrelationship buildingcontinuous improvement