Underwriter Trainee

The position

We are adding an Underwriter Trainee to our Middle Market team. We want an underwriter who can say no clearly and say yes with the right terms. Hybrid, with three days a week in our Irvine office.

Responsibilities

• Mentor underwriting assistants and trainees.
• Quote, bind and issue policies within your letter of authority.
• Document underwriting decisions in the policy file.
• Order and review loss runs, inspections, MVRs and financial information.
• Follow underwriting guidelines and state filing requirements.
• Review submissions for risk quality, completeness and appetite fit.
• Negotiate terms, deductibles and pricing with agents.
• Work with loss control on recommendations and follow-up.

You'll need

• 1+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial property, liability and auto coverage forms.
• Strong judgment on risk selection and pricing.

Bonus points

• Experience at a regional or mutual carrier.
• Excess and umbrella underwriting.

Why work with us

Compensation: $53,000 to $62,000/year

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.
• Paid holidays.
• Gym membership reimbursement.

About the company

Jefferson Insurance Services is a family-owned agency with 23 people in a storefront on Main Street. January renewals keep everyone busy for a few weeks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Jefferson Insurance Services.