Commercial Underwriter I

Job Information

Overview

Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking a Commercial Underwriter I in our WI territory to join our team. This position will develop and maintain a profitable book of business consisting of primarily small-business accounts by acquiring, evaluating, and analyzing information relative to risks to making selection and pricing. This book will include in part underwriting: bars, restaurants, breweries/wineries, food manufacturing, contractors, habitational, grocery, auto repair, lessors risk, retail, wholesale, and more! 

About the Role 

• Acquires, evaluates, and analyzes information relative to risk to make selection and pricing decisions.
• Evaluates renewal and new business accounts for acceptability. 
• May have sole responsibility for agencies as assigned according to territory needs.
• Builds and maintains positive professional relationships with agents and Regional Sales Managers.
• Analyzes risk control surveys; identifies opportunities to maximize profitability; and mitigates risks and exposures.  
• Builds and executes an annual agency management production and profit plan for the assigned underwriting territory through phone contact, written correspondence, and on-site visits with agents and insureds. 

About You 

• You are a self-starter who is motivated, driven, and goal-focused.
• You learn new skills quickly and like to keep up on industry standards.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit. 
• You enjoy working with others and building relationships.
• You remain cool under pressure.
• You can negotiate skillfully in tough situations.
• You can manage multiple responsibilities and stay on top of time-sensitive tasks.  

What it Will Take

• Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or related field OR   3+ years of commercial underwriting experience with accounts similar to Society’s core products.
• Basic competency with desktop applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

What Society Can Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options
• Education: Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement
• Community: Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program; wellness initiatives/rewards; health coaching; and more 

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace.  Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances.  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society’s substance abuse policy.