Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter

Job TypeFull-time DescriptionIndiana Farmers is currently looking for a Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter to join our Underwriting team. The right candidate will be local to the Indianapolis area.As an Assistant Underwriter in Commercial Lines, you will assist our underwriters and agency partners in the creation and delivery of customized insurance products for our customers. Our underwriting team uses facts and information to apply rates and determine premiums, specific limits, deductibles, conditions and endorsements, for accounts approved for coverage. Through collaboration with underwriters and agents, the right candidate will help analyze risk and help drive informed decision making in support of our vision. Benefits for the Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter:Free Health insuranceFree Dental insuranceFree Vision insuranceFree Life insuranceFree Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance2% 401k Company Match11% 401k Company ContributionExcellent Paid Time OffGenerous paid time for Parental LeaveDay of ServiceWe promote from within our widely-talented workforce regularly and consistently offer opportunities to learn and growStudent Loan Assistance ProgramEducational Incentive ProgramSeveral committees to explore, to connect with co-workers and build relationshipsTwo robust Employee Assistance Programs for you and your familyFlexible Work Arrangements that include work locations in the office, hybrid schedules and fully remote. The type of arrangement available is determined by the position and business needsMatching funds of up to $100 annually are available from the company for your favorite charitable organizationAssociate recognition awards, fun gatherings, and opportunities to make friends are part of our cultureAn on-site fitness center, as well as free and convenient parking, make life easierRequirements Qualifications andResponsibilities for the Commercial Lines Assistant Underwriter:High school diploma or equivalentAbility to interpret underwriting guidelines is requiredBasic understanding of underwriting concepts and insuranceStrong sales acumen with the ability to sell our products and pricing in the face of competitionSix months of previous commercial lines underwriting experience, preferredGathering, collecting and compiling any additional information necessary to assist in determining if insurance will be approved Determining whether new business, changes, renewals and canceled policies qualify for coverage, renewal or reinstatement within guidelines; discussing and consulting with more experienced underwriters on anomalies beyond defined exceptions, to develop underwriting skills Processing quotes, new applications, changes, endorsements, premium audits and renewals meeting underwriting guidelines; performing data entry and word processing Why work for Indiana Farmers Insurance?An average associate retention of 95% over the past 5 years Financially stable as shown by our A- (Excellent) rating by AM Best Truly customer focused A strong legacy of excellent performance throughout our 149 years in business! For more information about Indiana Farmers, please go to https://insurance.indianafarmers.com/about-us . Indiana Farmers Insurance is an equal opportunity employer!