Commercial Underwriter II

Job Title	Commercial Underwriter II
Home Department:	Commercial Underwriting
Employment Status:	Exempt; Full-time
Schedule:	40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
Position Location:	Remote/Telecommuting Options

Overview

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cting 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 - Wisconsin Territory 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 making selection and pricing. This book will include in part underwriting: bars, restaurants, breweries/wineries, food manufacturing, contractors, 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 Yo

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• 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 cool 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 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience – OR – 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience with accounts similar to Society’s core products.

• Continuing education in the insurance field and earning designations.

• 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. Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society’s substance abuse policy.