Underwriter (Life) jobs in Appleton, WI

Underwriter (Life) reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Appleton, WI OTHER
  • Company Details

     

    Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters was launched in 2013 and is a W. R. Berkley operating unit offering preferred inland marine and related property risks and services. Headquartered in Chicago, Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters serves customers throughout the United States, both regionally and nationwide.  With the ability to craft customized terms, we provide the most effective protection for those in the construction, logistics, manufacturing and transportation industries.

     

    The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

    Responsibilities

    Develops regional and local Business Strategic, Tactical and Operational plans. Executes Action Plans leading to the accomplishment of Company goals.  Develops deep agency relationships and represents the Company locally, regionally and on a national basis.  Partners with Sr. Management of the Company and Regional Companies as required to drive both growth and profitability.  Participate in the development of Marine and Property strategic and tactical plans based on company plans, technological advances, and corporate plans.  Will work within limits of authority requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Focus will be on complex property, marine risks and programs that will drive profitable growth.

     

    1. Builds superior distribution partnerships with agents and brokers. Develops and implements sales plans to leverage profitable business growth.

    2. Analyzes applications, determines acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and practices in order to make the appropriate underwriting decisions.

    3. Applies underwriting guidelines and appetite to risk selection and pricing.

    4. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others.

    5. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes.

    6. Develops a diverse book of business consisting of varied inland marine and property classes of business, risk size and complexity.

    7. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review.

    8. Assists in the management of the Inland Marine and Property business to achieve the goals and objectives established. Ensures continued profitable growth.

    9. May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities.

    10. Collaborates with management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling. Provides assistance to underwriters requiring referrals due to the authority levels.

    11. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational execution, planning and product reviews.

    12. Collaborates with Regional Companies in developing regional inland marine and property business plans.

    13. Assists with product development in creation of innovative products and service to introduce to the market.

    14. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Finance and Claims to driver profitable results and develops program opportunities.

    15. Demonstrates the WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

     

    Qualifications

    •  Examine and evaluate technical instructions and data written, oral, mathematical, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Present alternative actions, and deal with abstract variables.
    • Ability to apply algebra to compute fractions, percentages, ratios, units of measure, compute discount, interest and selling price. Calculate surfaces, weights and measures, and variables.
    • Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets reports and financial reports. Write reports, policies, procedures and other documentation.
    • Communicate clearly when conducting training.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
    • Significant field leadership experience with a proven track record of profitable growth in the inland marine and property lines of business.
    • Possess both strong technical underwriting, sales and negotiation skills.

    Education Requirement

    • 7-10 years inland marine insurance underwriting experience.
    • College degree or equivalent job related experience.
    • Must be able to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment.

    Additional Company Details

    Berkley is committed to offering comprehensive and competitive employee health benefits that help our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement. We support our employees in planning for their current and future security by offering Short & Long Term Disability, 401(k)/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Travel and Additional Life Insurance. We want our employees to live productive and fulfilling lives. We promote work-life balance and personal wellness by providing an Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Holidays) and encouraging employees to participate in our groups wellness program. We take risk management excellence and your professional growth and ongoing development seriously by offering industry-related education and exams along with industry-related tuition assistance.

    Sponsorship Details

    Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
  • 2 Months Ago

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Underwriter I
  • BELMONT FINANCE LLC
  • Plover, WI FULL_TIME
  • Description Who We Are:Belmont works with direct sale distribution companies across the U.S. financing consumer purchases. We have an “in this together” attitude with all our customers. Belmont prides...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Commercial & Farm Underwriter - Field
  • Rural Mutual Insurance
  • Wausau, WI FULL_TIME
  • Join the underwriting team of a highly successful property & casualty insurance company with an A AM Best rating. Employee will work out of their home and will be provided with a company vehicle, comp...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Commercial Financial Underwriter Analyst
  • Alliance Laundry System
  • Ripon, WI FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Commercial Financial Analyst role will provide financial and credit analysis on loan applications for the purchase of commercial laundry equipment for the use in coin, multi-housing and o...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Commercial Underwriter (Hybrid)
  • Alliance Laundry System
  • Ripon, WI FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Commercial Financial Analyst role will provide financial and credit analysis on loan applications for the purchase of commercial laundry equipment for the use in coin, multi-housing and o...
  • 6 Days Ago

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P&C Insurance Underwriter
  • Flex-Staff, Inc.
  • Coloma, WI FULL_TIME
  • We are currently seeking a P&C Insurance Underwriter for one of our South Central Wisconsin Clients. This is a temp to hire opportunity with a great company offering outstanding employee benefits and ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Commercial Lines Underwriter
  • Auto-Owners Insurance
  • Appleton, WI
  • A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helpin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Underwriting Manager
  • Society Insurance Company
  • Fond Du Lac, WI
  • Job Information Job Title Commercial Underwriting Manager Home Department: Commercial Underwriting Employment Status: Ex...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriting Sales Manager
  • InsuraTec Services Group
  • Green Bay, WI
  • Underwriting Sales Manager Location: Remote (Virtual/Work From Home) Working Hours: Flexible (Self-paced) Job Overview: ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Intern - Farm Underwriting
  • SECURA Insurance
  • Neenah, WI
  • Do you want to learn more about the underwriting process? SECURA Insurance has an exciting underwriting internship oppor...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Agency Owner
  • AAA Auto Club Group
  • Appleton, WI
  • Company: AAA Job Type: Full-time, Entrepreneurial Agency Opportunity Job Description: Are you a successful, entrepre...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Agency Owner
  • AAA Auto Club Group
  • Little Chute, WI
  • Company: AAA Job Type: Full-time, Entrepreneurial Agency Opportunity Job Description: Are you a successful, entrepre...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Executive
  • AAA Auto Club Group
  • Greenville, WI
  • Company: AAA Job Type: Full-time, Entrepreneurial Agency Opportunity Job Description: Are you a successful, entrepre...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • Appleton, WI
  • Company Details: Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters was launched in 2013 and is a W. R. Berkley operating unit offering ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 72,623 at the 2010 census. Of this, 60,045 were in Outagamie County, 11,088 in Calumet County, and 1,490 in Winnebago County. Appleton is the principal city of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Combined Sta...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (Life) jobs
$50,241 to $62,429
Appleton, Wisconsin area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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