Senior Commercial Insurance Underwriter | Remote

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Western National is seeking a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our team!

Western National Insurance Group reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to develop a book of business by writing and retaining commercial lines accounts through assigned agencies.

Assess risks and exposures on new and existing business to identify opportunities to maximize assigned territory growth and loss ratio objectives.

Uses general practices, processes, procedures, and established underwriting authority level to analyze the operations and exposures of different types of risks to write, renew, or modify business.

Applies demonstrated ability to consistently manage high risk / hazard business.

Applies degree of knowledge in overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas.

Primarily focuses on writing new business as defined by annual goals depending on the region.

Applies high degree of rating knowledge and experience, including composite rating and scheduled rating.

Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages.

Bachelor’s degree in insurance or finance or equivalent related experience.

At least five years of experience in a commercial lines underwriting role.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

We value connectivity, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property‑and‑casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National offers full‑time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off - including holiday, vacation, and volunteer

100% company‑paid tuition reimbursement for approved job‑relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)

Bonus opportunities

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees 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.

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