Commercial Lines Underwriter

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. Job Description We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated entry-level Underwriting professional to join our team. The position requires the person to: Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions. Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use. Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks. Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department. Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means. Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently Above-average communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to resolve complex issues An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs Compensation Auto-Owners offers a generous compensation package. For this position, the anticipated annualized starting base pay range is $57,000.00 - $80,800.00. Other components of the compensation package include benefit dollars used to purchase certain benefits and several bonus opportunities. Benefits Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent benefits package. Along with a matched 401(k), fully funded pension plan (once vested), Auto-Owners offers medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance; associate, spouse and child life insurance; supplemental sick pay; long term disability; health care flexible spending accounts and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include: generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, sick leave and parental leave; adoption assistance; discounts on personal insurance; education matching gift program, a student loan assistance program and a gym membership and fitness class reimbursement program. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you! Equal Employment Opportunity Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. *Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement. #LI-KC1 #LI-Hybrid Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company with a simple human sense approach to business. This means we answer the phone because it's ringing, we treat people like they're people, and we believe the right way is the human way. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. We partner with independent agencies to sell our products to the communities we serve, and we are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service. We are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002. Find out why working here is more than just a job - apply today! Not sure what type of position you're looking for? Click the button below to send us your resume.