Remote Commercial Insurance Underwriter

Commercial Surety Underwriter
Full-Time
Remote/Hybrid
Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.
Whether you're early in your commercial surety career or bring years of underwriting experience, this is an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and build meaningful relationships in a collaborative underwriting environment. You'll work alongside a knowledgeable team, gain exposure to a broad range of accounts, and contribute directly to profitable growth, while continuing to develop your expertise and authority over time.
This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations. Candidates who reside within 50 miles of our Madison, WI office will work a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days/week). Candidates who are fully remote (must currently reside in either Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Ohio) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.
External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.
Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal commercial surety accounts within an assigned territory using financial analysis and underwriting tools.
Operate within established underwriting authority, referring more complex or higher risk accounts as appropriate.
Analyze financial statements, credit information, and other underwriting data to determine the eligibility of applicants for surety bonds.
Collaborate with and support team members, contributing to a high performance, knowledge sharing environment.
Experience in commercial surety underwriting or a related insurance or financial discipline, with the ability to grow underwriting knowledge and authority over time.
Strong analytical and financial analysis skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
Proficiency with data entry, underwriting systems, and standard business technology tools (Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Copilot).
Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, finance, or a related field, or equivalent surety underwriting experience.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Bonus eligible based on performance
• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.