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Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.\nJob Summary\nThe Associate Underwriter is a Commercial Enterprise role designed to build foundational insurance and underwriting knowledge through structured training, guided practice, and hands-on experience. The position begins within West Bend Express (WBE), where the associate evaluates assigned small market new business submissions while developing the judgment, technical skills, and agency relationships needed for future underwriting opportunities across Commercial Enterprise.\nWork Location\nThis position is an in-office role located in West Bend or Madison WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\nDevelopment and Onboarding\nThe Associate Underwriter participates in a structured onboarding experience within WBE that combines formal learning, practical application, coaching, and feedback. The program is intended to provide consistent foundational development while allowing associates to build confidence and progressively apply underwriting skills in day-to-day work.\nComplete assigned training and development activities.\nApply learning through guided review of new business submissions and progressively more independent underwriting decisions.\nPartner with leaders, trainers, mentors, and underwriting colleagues to strengthen technical knowledge and decision-making.\nDemonstrate proficiency in underwriting fundamentals, systems, workflows, documentation, service, and agency communication.\nPrepare for future underwriting opportunities within Commercial Enterprise. Advancement and placement are based on demonstrated proficiency, business needs, and available opportunities.\nKey Responsibilities\nUnderwrite assigned Commercial Enterprise new business submissions, within the small market segment.\nEvaluate exposure, coverage needs, pricing considerations, and overall insurability in accordance with established appetite, guidelines, best practices, and Letter of Authority.\nGather, review, and analyze underwriting information needed to make or support sound decisions.\nCommunicate underwriting decisions, questions, and next steps clearly and professionally with agency partners.\nSupport written premium, profitability, quality, and service goals through timely and accurate underwriting decisions in a fast-paced environment.\nDocument underwriting files with appropriate detail, rationale, and clarity.\nUse underwriting systems and workflow tools accurately and efficiently.\nSeek feedback, apply coaching, and demonstrate continued progress toward underwriting independence.\nBuild productive agency relationships and cultivate West Bend culture and values in each interaction.\nComplete other duties and development activities as assigned.\nPreferred Experience and Skills\nOrganizational and analytical skills.\nOral and written communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite.\nFluent in system navigation and workflow management tools.\nAbility to gather and analyze underwriting information.\nEnjoys relationship building and cultivating West Bend culture with external agents.\nPreferred Education and Training\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field. Or relevant experience.\nSalary Statement\nThe salary range for this position is $53,459-$66,824.\nThe actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.\nBenefits\nWest Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:\nMedical & Prescription Insurance \nHealth Savings Account \nDental Insurance \nVision Insurance \nShort and Long Term Disability \nFlexible Spending Accounts \nLife and Accidental Death & Disability \nAccident and Critical Illness Insurance \nEmployee Assistance Program \n401(k) Plan with Company Match \nPet Insurance \nPaid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. 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