Underwriter Trainee

Company Details With over 35 years of proven expertise in the workers' compensation industry, Key Risk delivers innovative and responsive solutions that provide our clients the freedom to do what they do best. Offering guaranteed cost options to employers nationwide, Key Risk focuses on delivering products and services within specialized verticals to reduce workers' compensation exposures and deliver industry-leading results. All products and services are distributed through appointed insurance agents and brokers. Key Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong), by S&P. For further information about Key Risk please visit www.

KeyRisk.com. Responsibilities Key Risk is looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to learn our underwriting appetite and approach. The training program will include shadowing territory underwriting managers in performance of their tasks and visits with agents to observe their interactions. Another component of the training plan includes rotation assignments with various departments, including risk management, claims, compliance and corporate marketing to understand how these departments work together to achieve the best level of service and outcomes for the client and Key Risk. Key functions will include but are not limited to: Frequent interaction with agents, policyholders, and insurance rating organizations as necessary, to give and receive information, to market business, and to make presentations to promote company business and image. Frequent interaction with Client Service Executives, Risk Management Specialists, Regional Vice Presidents, IT staff, Policyholder Services Representatives, Premium Auditors, other Underwriters and functional areas as needed to give and receive information or to provide instruction and solve problems. Actively involved in development, such as pursuit of professional designations. Successful completion of training plan. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Risk Management & Insurance, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics Excellent verbal and written communication Strong negotiation skills Curiosity and desire to learn and grow professionally. Committed to highest standards of ethical behavior, honesty and integrity Commitment to increasing knowledge of workers compensation Additional Company Details The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role