Underwriting Trainee

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At Capital Insurance Group, we offer our employees more than just a job. We foster career growth, provide opportunities to give back to our communities, and help you take the next step in your career!

CIG was founded in 1898 by a group of earnest farmers in need of protection, and today, we are the leading West Coast Property & Casualty insurer. CIG is certified as a Great Place to Work and provides a collaborative, inclusive, and fun work culture for all employees.

This is your perfect opportunity to join a company that is building momentum with our independent agents and protecting the dreams and assets of our policyholders. Join the CIG Underwriting team in helping build a safer world where dreams soar!

• Accrue twenty-one days of Paid Time Off during your first year
• Up to eighty-seven percent of benefits covered by CIG for you and your family members
• One hundred percent covered plans
• Basic Life & AD&D
• Employee Assistance
• Leave Management
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability (Outside of CA)
• Voluntary benefit offerings
• Short-term (CA only)
• Voluntary Life AD&D self, spouse and child plans
• Flexible Spending
• Health Savings (HSA)
• Hospital Indemnity
• Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program
• Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Competitive compensation
• Base compensation
• Salary Management Spot Bonuses
• Annual Incentive/Profit sharing program, potential payout annually based on company results.
• Gym memberships, travel, shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and more
• Insurance Educational reimbursement and bonus programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• You have a voice! You are encouraged to share your voice through multiple channels, get involved with our Employee Experience and DEI committees to drive and continue the health and well-being of our organization for everyone.
• Home and Auto Insurance Discount Program.
• Paid Volunteer Time – Through company-planned community events and choose your own adventure PVT in giving back in ways that are meaningful to you!
• Retirement savings benefit (401k and Roth + match)
• Wellness and mental health incentive programs
• Wellness platform, tools and events
• Health Savings Account – match

This is a hybrid-eligible position, where Monday through Wednesday would be working in one of our offices, with Thursday and Friday eligible for work-from-home days. Office locations include:
Reno (NV), Roseville (CA), Phoenix (AZ), and Spokane (WA). CIG is not offering relocation assistance for this position.

The Underwriting Trainee is an entry level position. Prior insurance experience is not required. The Trainee is expected to successfully complete a 6–12-month training program with the Underwriter Development and Audit department. Meeting or exceeding performance expectations as the UW Trainee in this initial phase, allows for transition to regional on-the-job training in the Trainee capacity. Upon meeting, or exceeding performance expectations in this regional training as a Trainee, allows for eligibility of promotion to an open Associate Underwriter role.

• College Degree from a Certified University or College, 3.0 GPA or better, or a Current CIG employee with a minimum of 1 year and in good standing with the company.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills required
• Innate sense of curiosity
• An ongoing commitment to professional development and pursuit of technical Underwriting skill development desired
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Hourly pay rate: $30.00

The hourly rate listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as benefits and bonus programs