Personal Lines Underwriter
Auto-Owners Insurance is a top-rated insurance carrier that provides financial security to individuals and businesses. They are seeking a motivated entry-level Underwriting professional to learn about insurance coverages and make underwriting decisions. Responsibilities Learn various insurance coverages and contracts along with company philosophy and procedures, in order to make underwriting decisions Become familiar with company policies, manuals, forms and endorsements in order to understand their meaning and use Analyze loss experience, financial conditions and physical characteristics of risks Acquire a working knowledge of supporting sections of the underwriting department Effectively communicate with independent agents and other employees through verbal and/or written means Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently Above-average communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to resolve complex issues An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship Benefits Matched 401(k) Fully funded pension plan (once vested) Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance Associate, spouse and child life insurance Supplemental sick pay Long term disability Health care flexible spending accounts Dependent care flexible spending accounts Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, sick leave and parental leave Adoption assistance Discounts on personal insurance Education matching gift program A student loan assistance program Gym membership and fitness class reimbursement program Company Overview We are a team of hard working associates and local, independent agents who are proud to be among the nation's largest insurers of Life, Home, Car, and Business; and consistently ranked as a Fortune 500 company since 2002. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is