Commercial Underwriter II

Job Title

Commercial Underwriter II - Wisconsin Territory

Home Department:

Commercial Underwriting

Employment Status:

Exempt; Full-time

Schedule:

40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities

Position Location:

Remote/Telecommuting Options

We are targeting candidates located in Wisconsin.

Overview

Protecting our policyholders' dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter II to join our team. This position will develop and maintain a profitable book of business consisting of primarily small-business accounts by acquiring, evaluating, and analyzing information relative to risks to make selection and pricing decisions. This book will include in part underwriting: bars, restaurants, breweries/wineries, food manufacturing, habitational, grocery, auto repair, lessors risk, retail, wholesale, and more!

About the Role

• Acquires, evaluates, and analyzes information relative to risk to make selection and pricing decisions.
• Evaluates renewal and new business accounts for acceptability.
• Will have sole responsibility for agencies as assigned according to territory needs.
• Builds and maintains positive professional relationships with agents and Regional Sales Managers.
• Analyzes risk control surveys; identifies opportunities to maximize profitability; and mitigates risks and exposures.
• Provides training and mentorship to team members.

About You

• You are self-starter who is motivated, driven, and goal-focused.
• You learn new skills quickly and like to keep up on industry standards.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• You enjoy working with others and building relationships.
• You remain calm under pressure.
• You can negotiate skillfully in tough situations.
• You can manage multiple responsibilities and stay on top of time-sensitive tasks.

What it Will Take

• Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or related field and 2+ years of commercial underwriting experience - OR - 4+ years of commercial underwriting experience with accounts similar to Society's core products.
• Continuing education in the insurance field and earning designations (i.e., CPCU, CIC, ARM).
• Proficient using desktop applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

What Society Can Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options
• Education: Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement
• Community: Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program; wellness initiatives/rewards; health coaching; and more

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace.

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