Commercial Lines Underwriting Trainee (Middle Market)

Job Title: Commercial Lines Underwriting Trainee (Middle Market)
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Fulltime
Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office located in Westfield Center, OH.

About Us:
You’re ready to make your mark where people care about each other. Where your work is meaningful. And where your unique perspectives are welcome. Think about joining Westfield, a company focused on what’s most important – the people behind our policies.  

Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers’ lives.

Responsibilities: 

• Develops operating knowledge of Westfield Insurance standardized hardware, software programs, third-party software, and processing procedures.
• Works toward developing an understanding of key concepts and appropriate business skill application through active participation and engagement in observation and practice activities, and achieves satisfactory scores on learning evaluations.
• Solicits reinforcing and constructive feedback from peer coaches and learning delivery managers, and incorporates feedback into their development.
• Participates in Community Investment, networking, and teambuilding activities to build foundational business relationships.
• Prepares for networking opportunities and leadership interactions in a timely and thorough manner.
• Identifies resources and best practices to monitor pertinent industry activity and trends.
• Manages expenses in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Travels occasionally in order to participate in special assignments, training, and/or travel between office locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• This position requires that you successfully complete a combination of AINS General Insurance exams within 3 attempts per exam.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills resulting in the ability to interact with all levels of management and employee population.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities and multiple assignments.
• Ability to relocate if deemed necessary by the business.
• Demonstrated experience using software packages including, but not limited to, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
• Physical essential functions: ability to work 40 hours in an office environment (sitting, standing, on a computer, etc.), operate office related technology (computer, phone, etc.), travel as required.

Westfield offers a Total Rewards program that focuses on compensation, benefits and wellness, and includes perks like 401(k), pension plan, annual incentive, education reimbursement, onsite fitness center or gym reimbursement and casual dress. Work/life balance, recognition, and learning and career development are all part of a rewarding career with Westfield.

Learn more about current opportunities at www.westfieldinsurance.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.

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