Underwriter Associate New Business

Description

Who we are:

Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company is a mutual insurance company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, with over 140 years of experience serving policyholders’ property-and-casualty insurance needs across multiple regions in the United States. Michigan Millers believes in striving for growth without sacrifice. We know that our culture creates and cultivates happy and dedicated employees, which we believe gives us the ability to deliver the highest level of customer service.

At Michigan Millers, our core values, Team – Customers – Results, are incorporated into all that we do. Our workplace culture encourages employees to seek out learning opportunities and to strive for growth and development in the insurance industry.

We understand the importance of a positive work community and a healthy workplace environment when striving for organizational success. Our emphasis on internal growth and maintaining healthy team relationships translates into external growth and building sustainable customer relationships.

Does this opportunity interest you?

Michigan Millers is seeking an Underwriter Associate New Business to join our team in our Lansing office!

This position is responsible for assisting underwriting in obtaining profitable premium growth through policy processing and technical support for new business.

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?

• Assists underwriters in the processing of new business transactions.
• Uses established practices, processes, and procedures to write new policies based on underwriting authority.
• Reviews new business application documents, gathers additional information as needed to accurately underwrite policies, and provides pertinent information to underwriting staff.
• Understands commercial liens rating methodology and coverage.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?

• Ability to follow processes and have attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and solve basic problems as well as demonstrate good time management.
• Flexibility to handle various assignments and changing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in insurance or finance; equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

What will our ideal candidate have?

• AU and / or INS certification.
• Knowledge of industry practices, standards, and underwriting concepts.
• Prior commercial insurance experience on either the carrier or agency side.

Compensation Overview:

The targeted hiring range for this role is $24.23 - $29.07, hourly. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.

Michigan Millers offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

• Medical insurance options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (plus company match)
• Time Off – including vacation, volunteer, and holiday pay
• Paid Parental Leave
•  Bonus opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness Program – including an onsite fitness studio

Michigan Millers believes in supporting the balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

Michigan Millers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.