Mid Market Underwriter 3

Westfield Insurance
Anna, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2022 CLOSED ON 11/3/2022

Job Posting for Mid Market Underwriter 3 at Westfield Insurance

Middle Market Underwriter 3 Job Summary

Location: Open to employees within Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, or Illinois markets


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.


The Middle Market Underwriter 3 represents the company among a defined territory of agencies, with responsibility for the management and servicing of a profitable renewal book of Middle Market Commercial Lines business utilizing the highest level of technical underwriting ability. Leads the monthly renewal strategy meeting, acts as an Account Steward for the customer and as a key point of contact for the agency, maintaining and implementing appropriate service strategies to deliver our customer service commitment to the customer. Makes responsible decisions regarding risk acceptability and pricing. Provides agency service and maintains intra-company communications. Advises Region Leader and Middle Market Field Manager of agency situations and market trends that may need attention. Within their respective team, the Middle Market Underwriter 3 is regarded as a peer leader, subject matter expert, and mentor for technical and sales skills, and may serve as direct leader of Middle Market Underwriting Assistant.


Essential Functions (primary functions and/or reasons the job exists in order of importance)

  • Manages a book of Middle Market business for assigned agencies and is responsible for overall profit and growth of the book. Utilizes all present and future underwriting tools and resources.
  • Reviews and underwrites primarily renewal business for Middle Market Commercial Lines accounts (large and/or complex Commercial Lines accounts with package premium of $25,000 and above). Evaluates exposures to loss, determines pricing, and determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and the limits of authority established for them. Documents details of underwriting decisions, while maintaining all supporting information, records, and data in accordance with audit standards.
  • Plays key role in planning and facilitating Monthly Renewal Strategy Meetings. Fosters discussion, helps apply best practice and past precedent, while encouraging participation and learning.
  • Delivers quotes, terms and conditions, and Premium Value Statement (including information surfaced at the monthly renewal meeting) to the agent. Has ongoing negotiations with the agent until the renewal order is received and then sends the renewal to be processed. Whenever possible, for key customers, delivers the renewal to the policyholder along with the agent.
  • Where indicated, is responsible for Account Stewardship of assigned policies. Serves as key contact for the agency and the customer. Services the policy throughout the year, underwrites endorsements, and keeps up with any changes that occur. Coordinates services provided to the customer, and makes sure that we are living up to our commitment to the customer to improve retention.
  • Establishes and maintains effective communication externally (between agents and company) and internally (within the company) regarding underwriting procedures and practices, growth/profit goals and objectives, and agency relations. Travels to visit agencies and customers throughout the year.

Desired Qualifications/Experience/Certification/Education (in order of importance)

  • 5 years of P&C commercial lines underwriting experience.
  • Experience applying underwriting and pricing acumen to achieve profitable results, and territory management skills.
  • Experience providing peer coaching and training.
  • Experience applying advanced underwriting technical knowledge.
  • Experience managing a larger than average renewal book compared to other Middle Market Underwriters.
  • Experience using independent judgment to complete file documentation, including pricing rationale.

Physical Requirements (specific to the role)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Ability to work effectively in an office environment for 40 hours per week (including sitting, standing and working on a computer for extended periods of time).
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as: telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.
  • Ability to travel as required.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.


Westfield cares about relationships. We pay attention to the details, and embrace what each employee brings to the mix. If you are talented in your profession but also care about people – whether you’re just starting out or have decades of experience – we want to talk with you. 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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