Associate Underwriter – Specialty

West Bend Insurance Company

Associate Underwriter supporting the underwriting team at West Bend. Evaluating new business submissions, processing renewals, and handling policy change requests.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeWest Bend • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,459 - $66,824 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting processes, including evaluating exposures, determining insurability, and maintaining compliance with best practices. Proficient in documentation and communication, ensuring clarity and accuracy in underwriting files and decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Underwriting New BusinessPolicy Change ProcessingCompliance with Underwriting Best PracticesMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingExposure EvaluationInsurability DeterminationDocumentationInformation Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborative WorkIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Workflow Management ToolsSystem Navigation

Industry Keywords

InsurancePremium GoalsRate PlansLetter of Authority

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field
Organizational and analytical skills
Oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in system navigation and workflow management tools
Ability to gather and analyze underwriting information

Benefits

Comp & perks

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