Associate Underwriter

The Associate Underwriter training program will begin in late May 2026 and is designed to develop foundational underwriting expertise within our Commercial Lines, Specialty Lines, and Agribusiness divisions. As part of the team supporting SECURA’s continued success, participants will gain exposure to a broad range of commercial insurance coverage including property, auto, workers compensation, and umbrella as well as specialized underwriting disciplines unique to each division, for which each candidate is designated at hire. The program also emphasizes core underwriting principles such as risk evaluation, portfolio management, and sound decision making. With sustained growth nearing double digits in recent years, SECURA offers strong opportunities for long-term career development. Our flexible work environment and supportive culture further enable employees to balance professional growth with personal interests outside of work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully complete SECURA’s Underwriting Training Program.


• Team placement and subsequent duties will be based on departmental need. Duties will include:
  
  
  
  • Selecting accounts that are better than average for their class, based on underwriting guidelines.
  
  
  • Price accounts to ensure an underwriting profit.
  
  
  • Prepare and organize files for issuance and efficiently process agent requests, exceeding departmental service standards.
  
  
  • Assist Underwriters and Underwriting Support Specialists in handling new and renewal business and endorsements.
  
  
  • Attain growth and profit targets for your team, or your assigned underwriting territory.
  
  
  • Develop and maintain a profitable book of business.
  
  
  • Develop agency relationships to generate new business and increase renewal retention.
  
  
  • Work with Sales Managers to build and manage agency relationships
  
  
  • Project work as assigned
  
  
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL:

• Ability to operate in a Windows-based work environment


• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and great organization/prioritization skills


• The ability to excel in a team environment


• Commitment to continuing insurance education

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred)


• Prior insurance industry experience


• Some knowledge of policy language is a plus


• Completion of basic/fundamental insurance courses


• Future leadership potential

At SECURA, we are transforming the insurance experience by putting authenticity at the forefront of everything we do. Our mission is clear: we’re making insurance genuine. We recognize that our associates are our greatest assets, and we invest in their well-being and professional growth. We offer opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, competitive benefits, and a culture that champions work-life balance. Joining SECURA means becoming part of a dynamic team that values each individual’s contribution and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Here, you’ll not only find a fulfilling career but also a place where you can make a positive impact every day.

SECURA Insurance strives to provide equal opportunity for all employees and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.