We are currently seeking individuals with an appetite for meeting challenges and delivering results to fulfill a critical part in the creation of policies for our customers. As one of our premier Underwriters, you’ll review insurance applications and evaluate their potential risk to Sentry.
What You’ll Do
As a Commercial Lines Underwriter you will work closely with our sales personnel in order to obtain information needed to underwrite, price and program individual policies/accounts. In addition you’ll:
Utilize manuals, procedures and collected information to handle basic to complex underwriting assignments while referring business outside of authority limits
Perform placement of basic reinsurance assignments
Work closely with other business functions to ensure service and quality objectives are met
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of policy holder information
Communicate with insureds on present issues and opportunities
Attend/partake in company/industry sponsored continuing education seminars
May assist with training other underwriters on underwriting procedures
What it Takes
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
2 or more years of commercial insurance work is desirable
Completed insurance courses such as IIA and/or CPCU beneficial
Previous underwriting experience is desirable
Prior knowledge of underwriting systems and/or various software applications
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and human relations skills to provide exceptional customer service
W h at You’ll Receive
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
To best support our associates and our culture, Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled work from home (Monday and Friday)/in office days (Tuesday through Thursday) after we begin to return to the office.
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
About Sentry
All of us at Sentry—more than 4,000 associates—have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We’re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.
Thank you for your interest in Sentry!
Casey Van Der Geest
Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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