Underwriter Commercial Lines

Job Description

Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance is currently hiring for a full‑time Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our team. The Underwriter assists with evaluating and assessing insurance applications to determine appropriate coverage and terms for policyholders. This role involves analyzing risk factors, conducting research, and applying underwriting guidelines to make informed decisions under the guidance of experienced underwriters to develop a strong foundation in the underwriting process.

This full‑time position is located at the home office in Laramie, WY, typically 40 hours per week from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday‑Friday. Expected wage is $3,458–$3,770 per month, depending on experience.

• Evaluate and assess insurance applications, determine coverage and terms, and manage policyholder interactions.
• Analyze risk factors and conduct research on potential risks.
• Apply underwriting guidelines and make underwriting decisions.
• Maintain strong knowledge of coverage and underwriting guidelines in a collaborative environment.

• 401(k) contribution match
• 7 paid holidays including Black Friday
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including volunteer time off
• On‑site fitness center
• Wellness incentives, including gym membership reimbursement

• Excellent communicator—reads, writes, and speaks English effectively.
• Ethical—maintains high levels of personal and professional integrity.
• Active listener—fully attends to others and understands points being made.
• Critical thinker—uses logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
• Mathematical ability—applies mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring—assesses performance and recommends improvements.
• Independent judgment—follows procedures and works with minimal supervision.
• Prior to employment, must pass drug and alcohol screening, background check, and provide a clear MVR.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Computer skills with emphasis on office productivity.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred:
  Property and casualty insurance knowledge.
• Preferred:
  Experience with company systems.
• Preferred:
  At least two years’ experience in insurance.

NOTICE TO APPLICANT:
Federal and state law requires that all applications be considered without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any grounds prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe in and fully support the principle of equal employment opportunity and will fulfill our obligation to the fullest.

APPLICATION EXPIRES in one (1) year.