Commercial Lines Underwriter

Job Description 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. Responsibilities 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. 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. In addition to a matched 401(k) and 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr