{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"efc925ab4edcdbde8a0970c8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/efc925ab4edcdbde8a0970c8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/efc925ab4edcdbde8a0970c8","title":"Underwriting Supervisor - Workers Comp","description":"Company Overview\nRecognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.\n\nJob Summary\nThis leadership role is responsible for managing a geographic underwriting operation, including supervising underwriting staff, driving profitable growth, overseeing underwriting decisions, strengthening agency relationships, and developing team members through coaching and performance management. The ideal candidate brings at least eight years of property and casualty insurance experience, including leadership experience, strong analytical and communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and preferably a CPCU designation.\n\nWork Location\nThis position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend or Madison.\n\nThe internal deadline to apply is 08/12/2026. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.\n\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\nSummary of Responsibilities\n\nAccountable for the management of a geographic underwriting operation, including Supervisors, Underwriters, and Assistant Underwriters, which could consist of home office or field associates.\n\nFoster agency relationships in assigned territory, through in person travel.\n\nOversee the acceptance, declination, and pricing of risks.\n\nCounsel and mentor assigned group of Underwriters on complicated risks and review underwriting decisions on risk exceeding their authority.\n\nAccountable for profitable growth and performance of book of business.\n\nMake recommendations or implement underwriting guidelines or pricing adjustments when appropriate.\n\nResponsible for the training and mentoring of associates, as well as initiating personnel actions such as salary adjustments, performance evaluations, promotions, etc.\n\nPreferred Experience and Skills\n\n8 years of professional experience in the property/casualty insurance industry with at least 3 years in a leadership role\n\nLeadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop others\n\nAnalytical, organizational, planning and communication skills\n\nValid drivers license\n\nPreferred Education and Training\n\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field\n\nCPCU designation\n\nSalary Statement\nThe salary range for this position is $123,659.00-$154,574.00\n\nThe actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.\n\nBenefits\nWest Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:\n\nMedical & Prescription Insurance\n\nHealth Savings Account\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nShort and Long Term Disability\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts\n\nLife and Accidental Death & Disability\n\nAccident and Critical Illness Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\n401(k) Plan with Company Match\n\nPet Insurance\n\nPaid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates\n\nBonus eligible based on performance\n\nWest Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.\n\nEEO\nWest Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.\n\n#LI-LB1\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Silver Lining","rawCompany":"silver lining","city":"West Bend","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T03:27:12.524Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2053.00","title":"Insurance Underwriters","slug":"insurance-underwriters"},{"code":"11-3111.00","title":"Compensation and Benefits Managers","slug":"compensation-and-benefits-managers"},{"code":"41-3021.00","title":"Insurance Sales Agents","slug":"insurance-sales-agents"}],"industries":[{"code":"524126","title":"Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers","slug":"direct-property-and-casualty-insurance-carriers"},{"code":"524298","title":"All Other Insurance Related Activities","slug":"all-other-insurance-related-activities"},{"code":"524128","title":"Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers","slug":"other-direct-insurance-except-life-health-and-medical-carriers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Underwriting Supervisor - Workers Comp","description":"Company Overview\nRecognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.\n\nJob Summary\nThis leadership role is responsible for managing a geographic underwriting operation, including supervising underwriting staff, driving profitable growth, overseeing underwriting decisions, strengthening agency relationships, and developing team members through coaching and performance management. The ideal candidate brings at least eight years of property and casualty insurance experience, including leadership experience, strong analytical and communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and preferably a CPCU designation.\n\nWork Location\nThis position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend or Madison.\n\nThe internal deadline to apply is 08/12/2026. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.\n\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\nSummary of Responsibilities\n\nAccountable for the management of a geographic underwriting operation, including Supervisors, Underwriters, and Assistant Underwriters, which could consist of home office or field associates.\n\nFoster agency relationships in assigned territory, through in person travel.\n\nOversee the acceptance, declination, and pricing of risks.\n\nCounsel and mentor assigned group of Underwriters on complicated risks and review underwriting decisions on risk exceeding their authority.\n\nAccountable for profitable growth and performance of book of business.\n\nMake recommendations or implement underwriting guidelines or pricing adjustments when appropriate.\n\nResponsible for the training and mentoring of associates, as well as initiating personnel actions such as salary adjustments, performance evaluations, promotions, etc.\n\nPreferred Experience and Skills\n\n8 years of professional experience in the property/casualty insurance industry with at least 3 years in a leadership role\n\nLeadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop others\n\nAnalytical, organizational, planning and communication skills\n\nValid drivers license\n\nPreferred Education and Training\n\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance or related field\n\nCPCU designation\n\nSalary Statement\nThe salary range for this position is $123,659.00-$154,574.00\n\nThe actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.\n\nBenefits\nWest Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:\n\nMedical & Prescription Insurance\n\nHealth Savings Account\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nShort and Long Term Disability\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts\n\nLife and Accidental Death & Disability\n\nAccident and Critical Illness Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\n401(k) Plan with Company Match\n\nPet Insurance\n\nPaid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. 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