Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern

Description

Who are we? 

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we have 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 is 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.

Umialik Insurance Company, a member of the Western National Insurance Group, is seeking an energetic individual who will assist our Commercial Lines underwriting team in generating profitable premium growth. The Commercial Lines Intern will provide support to a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day-to-day operations.  

Does this interest you? 

Umialik Insurance is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriting intern to join our team!  

• Are you looking to jump start your career in the Insurance Industry?  
• Directly assisting the Underwriting team with a wide range of projects related to the writing of Commercial Insurance policies  

We ARE The Relationship Company®! We are successful because we differentiate ourselves through exceptional service and the customer experience. We are here for our policyholders and independent agents in their time of greatest need. Our super-regional footprint in the Midwest, Northwest and Alaska extends our reach and expands our network.  

Umialik Insurance Company Internship Program Summary: 

Umialik Insurance provides a robust internship program designed for individuals aiming to acquire valuable experience in the insurance industry. This program not only offers practical, hands-on opportunities and project work in partnership with our underwriting team; but interns will also have the opportunity to enhance their existing skill sets through a range of professional development activities, cultivate relationships with employees and fellow interns, and participate in impactful volunteer initiatives within the community. 

Position Summary: 

As our Commercial Lines Underwriting Intern, you will be a key contributor not only within Underwriting Department, but across the office including departments such as our Audit team, Loss Control, and Claims. In addition to supporting our various teams, you will:  

• Assist with the growth of our Region by ensuring renewal policies are issued correctly and that agents/insureds are kept advised of any key changes and/or information 
• Assist with ongoing projects that serve insureds and agents 
• Perform general clerical tasks for the department 
• Duties and activities covered by specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures that generally require some interpretation  
• Consistently act according to our customer experience standards, including responding quickly; maintaining a positive attitude; building rapport; demonstrating empathy; managing the customer’s expectations; using the proper communication channel for the situation; and taking ownership to ensure the customer’s issue is resolved
• Other duties as assigned  

Requirements

 What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

• Completed two years of college preferred 
• Interest in the insurance industry  
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills  
• Strong organization, time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously  
• Applies knowledge to help solve problems of relatively limited scope and complexity  
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and be an effective team member  
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and accurate  
• Ability to use good judgment and to be flexible 
• Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment and software packages  

Compensation Overview: 

The base pay offered for this position will be $21.00/hour.  

More About Western National Mutual Insurance Company: 

Western National is a growing, A+ rated group of property/casualty insurance companies serving individuals, families, and businesses in 20 states across the Midwest and Northwest U.S., including Alaska. Some of the recognitions we have received include:  

• 2021 – 2025 Star Tribune Top Workplace 
• Wards Top 50 performing Property/Casualty Insurance Company – 17 consecutive years  
• 34th largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal)  
• Wellness by Design Platinum +Green Award (Hennepin County)  

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. We also offer competitive pay, robust wellbeing programs, and a healthy work-life balance; and these attributes are just some of the reasons why half of our employees have chosen to stay with us for 10 or more years. Check out our website (https://www.wnins.com/) for additional information about our company and the many reasons to work with Western National Insurance Group.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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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