Underwriting Associate I (Trainee Program)

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving policyholders' property-and-casualty insurance needs. They are seeking an Underwriting Associate Trainee to assist underwriters throughout the underwriting lifecycle, including processing new and renewal business. Responsibilities Assists underwriters in the daily underwriting and processing of new and renewal business and endorsements Uses established practices, processes, and procedures to renew and write new policies based on underwriting authority Reviews new and renewal business application documents and gathers additional information as needed to accurately underwrite policies Makes decisions and recommendations for varied situations, applying judgment to interpret related information, policies, and procedures Executes policies within established authority level or recommends solutions when outside of authority level Communicates with assigned agencies and underwriters Skills Recent or upcoming college graduate Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail Ability to follow established processes and procedures Effective oral and written communication skills Excellent time management skills Intermediate experience with Word and Excel required Ability to work onsite at our corporate office in Edina, MN Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience Benefits Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more! Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions) Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education) Paid parental leave Bonus opportunities Company Overview Western National Insurance provides insurance products and services to individuals and businesses. It was founded in 1900, and is headquartered in Edina, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is