Associate Underwriter

West Bend Insurance Company

Underwriter for West Bend Insurance's Commercial Lines Underwriting team. Evaluating new business submissions and ensuring compliance with underwriting best practices.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWest Bend • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Underwrite new business submissions, renewals, and endorsements across a range of complexity.
Review and analyze applications, reports, and other data to evaluate risk according to guidelines.
Determine appropriate coverage, pricing, and eligibility while ensuring timely, accurate decisions.
Process policy changes and maintain clear, complete underwriting documentation.
Communicate and collaborate with internal teams, sales, claims, loss control, and agency partners.
Support written premium goals and contribute to the profitability of the portfolio or assigned territory.
Use internal and external data, systems, and workflows to support underwriting decisions.
Maintain compliance with underwriting best practices, rate plans, and the Letter of Authority.
Participate in training and skill development; more experienced underwriters may:
Manage the performance of an underwriting territory.
Lead agency visits and support growth initiatives.
Mentor new or developing team members.
Contribute to committees, initiatives, and team problem-solving.

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–3+ years of monoline workers compensation or commercial multi-line underwriting experience, depending on level.
Foundational to advanced understanding of P&C insurance and underwriting principles.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to gather and evaluate underwriting information and make informed decisions.
Confidence navigating underwriting systems, workflows, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively; higher levels may support team development.
Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to evolving business needs.

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 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Underwriting PrinciplesRisk EvaluationPolicy Changes ProcessingCoverage DeterminationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationIndependent WorkMentoring