Western National is excited to be looking to add an energetic individual that can assist underwriting in profitable premium growth through policy processing and technical support for both new and renewal business.  This position will operate under a designated level of authority while creating strong agency relationships.

This role will allow someone with a strong background or interest in Property/Casualty Insurance to grow with a great team as they support our Underwriters and Agents.

Responsibilities

• Assist underwriters in the daily underwriting and processing of new and renewal business, endorsements and premium audit transactions.
• Use established practices, processes and procedures to renew and write new policies based on underwriting authority level.
• Make decisions and recommendations for varied situations, while applying judgement to interpret related information, policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge to help solve problems of relatively limited scope and complexity.
• Communicate with assigned agencies and underwriters creating and delivering varied types of messages and information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Insurance or Finance or equivalent related experience, AU and/or INS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of industry practices, standards and underwriting concepts.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and solve basic problems.
• Negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management/ability to meet deadlines.

Western National Insurance is a growing, A+ rated (A.M. Best) group of property-and-casualty insurance companies serving individuals, families, and businesses in 20 states across the Midwestern and Western U.S. including Alaska. Currently ranked as the 37th largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal), Western National year-over-year has earned accolades as an employer of choice, including the Wellness by Design Platinum +Green award from Hennepin County for employers who actively support wellness in the workplace. Western was also named a 2021 Star Tribune Top 175 Workplace, and for thirteen consecutive years since 2009 is recognized as a Wards Top 50 performing property-and-casualty insurance company.

Western National is known as “The Relationship Company®,” and caring for our employees is a part of that relationship commitment. Western National offers competitive pay, advancement opportunities, a generous benefits package, a robust wellbeing program, and a healthy work/life balance (including three weeks of paid time off, nine paid holidays, and eight hours of paid volunteer time as a starting point for new employees). These attributes are just some of the reasons why nearly half of our employees choose to stay on the Western National team for ten years or more.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance – We offer affordable (thanks to a generous employer subsidy), above-average coverage and the choice of either a traditional Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) option OR a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option, which includes an HSA contribution
• Western Wellbeing program – Including fitness studio, on-site massage, yoga classes, locker room with showers, sit/stand workstations, nutrition seminars, and more
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework
• Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance
• Two weeks paid parental leave
• 401(k) company match
• Profit-sharing bonus
• Other standard employee benefits – including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more

We could continue to list the things that we think make Western National a great place to work, but why not hear it instead from actual current and former employees? Here are some quotes that Western National employees have posted to the Glassdoor public review site:

• “Excellent company which prioritizes customer service and community service.”
• “I have felt welcomed here and I feel like the Senior Management cares.”

• “The company has a great culture in my opinion. I feel like my contributions are valued and that management cares about what we do and takes the time to acknowledge individual impact for the company. Management feels very accessible as well. My co-workers are all professional people and easy to get along with. Opportunities for advancement are real and rewarding. Continuing education is 100% paid for and encouraged. The pay is good. The benefits are mostly solid and fair.”

***Western National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.***