Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter

WCF Insurance, an "A" rated carrier growing throughout the western states, has an immediate opening for a Senior Underwriter on the Middle Market team. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Director of Underwriting and offers the opportunity for hybrid work (Tuesday through Thursday in-office). We are looking for someone who embodies WCF's core values: doing the right thing, being great at your job, and helping others succeed.

This position is based at WCF's Sandy, Utah headquarters or in our Meridian, Idaho office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis to form an underwriting assessment of accounts, underwrite new and renewal accounts.
• Manage a book of business to achieve premium growth, retention, profitability, and service policies within letter of authority.
• Initiate and make in-person sales and stewardship calls to agents.
• Manage agency relationships to achieve company growth and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate claims, safety, and premium audit services on large accounts.
• Build the WCF brand and long-term agency and account relationships.

Qualifications

• At least five years of workers compensation or commercial underwriting experience.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of state / NCCI workers compensation manuals, guidelines, rating elements, bureaus and the competitive landscape.
• Established relationships with producer community.
• CPCU, ARM, CIC or similar certifications preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel experience required.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills and a self-starter.
• Bachelor's degree in business or other related field preferred.

WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a 6% employer match and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and time off to volunteer. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year. The expected salary for this position $80,000 - $100,000 . Salary is based on experience and education.

Ability to hire at a lower level also with less years of relevant experience.

An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they've applied for the position.

WCF strives to provide an excellent work experience and cultivate an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive

WCF Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.