Group Underwriting Manager manages and implements policies and procedures for group underwriting. Determines and monitors the process for group rate-setting. Being a Group Underwriting Manager provides decisions and recommendations on complex cases. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Group Underwriting Manager typically reports to a senior manager. The Group Underwriting Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Group Underwriting Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Who are we?
Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving policyholders' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we have always defined success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.
Does this opportunity interest you?
Western National is in search of a highly motivated Support Specialist to join our Operations Team. This role will serve to provide administrative support to underwriters and agencies by rating and entering transactions into established systems while supporting our Underwriting Team. This is an excellent opportunity to build upon quality underwriting support skills and be a team member with The Relationship Company®.
What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?
Requirements
What are the must- have qualifications for a candidate?
What will our ideal candidate have?
Compensation overview
The full hiring range for this role is: $17.80 - $23.47 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 outside of the range listed above are encouraged to apply and will be considered based upon their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.
Culture and Total Rewards
Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.
Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National was also named a Star Tribune Top Workplace in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.
Western National offers full time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:
Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, with includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.
Western National provides 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.
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