Associate Underwriter

Continental Western Group is a regional property‑casualty insurance company offering commercial products and services through independent agents in the Midwest. Rated "Best Places to Work 2024" by Business Insurance, CWG has been a trusted provider since 1886. As a Berkley company, we enjoy operational flexibility, delivering quality coverage solutions. W. R. Berkley Corporation and all member insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best and carry Standard & Poor’s financial rating of A+ (Strong).

** Office locations**:
Urbandale, IA or Lincoln, NE.

We offer a hybrid work schedule: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote when appropriate.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

As an Associate Underwriter you will help achieve profitable growth while building strong business relationships.

• Risk Assessment & Pricing:
  Accept, retain, and price standard to moderate commercial property and casualty insurance risks within established guidelines and delegated authority.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with lead underwriters to classify and price risks accurately, ensuring profitable growth within your assigned territory.
• Renewal Evaluation:
  Assess renewal risks and endorsements by examining operations, classifications, contract forms, account information, claims experience, risk acceptability, and financial reports.
• Decision Making:
  Prepare quotes, accept, and price accounts that meet risk selection criteria, and determine renewal or cancellation of accounts within your authority.
• Relationship Building:
  Develop and maintain professional relationships with our agency force to promote profitability and growth. Assist agents with risk information and billing inquiries.
• Additional Duties:
  Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, and supportive leadership that invests in talent.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross‑functional teams.
• Opportunity to impact change.
• Competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits, employer‑funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401(k), paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance, and professional continuing education.

• Knowledge of underwriting principles and policy forms.
• Ability to analyze insurance risks to determine acceptability and pricing.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend solutions to work‑related problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Strong desk‑management skills, multitasking, independent organization, and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and company business systems.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the assigned territory.

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Commercial rating experience desired.
• Completion of or working toward AINS, AU, or similar designation.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and critical thinking skills.
• Adaptable to fast‑paced and changing environments.
• Customer‑service and teamwork oriented.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, credentials, and experience.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

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