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Niural Inc

PEO Benefits Underwriting Trainee

New York, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

About the Job The PEO Benefits Underwriter Trainee is a structured, mentorship-driven entry point ... Participate in structured training on group health insurance fundamentals, PEO co-employment models ...

Auto-Owners Insurance

Underwriter

Lexington, KY · On-site

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to join our team. This job performs and applies insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute ...

Auto-Owners Insurance

Underwriter

Montgomery, AL · On-site

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated underwriting trainee to join our team. This job performs and applies insurance coverage, rules and guidelines to execute ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee insurance underwriter trainee in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Insurance Underwriter Trainee vs Insurance Underwriter?

AspectTrainee Insurance Underwriter TraineeInsurance Underwriter
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field; on-the-job trainingRelevant certifications (e.g., CPCU, AIC), experience in underwriting
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, training-focused, supervised environmentFull responsibility for assessing risks, decision-making
Employer & Industry UsageInsurance companies, underwriting agencies, entry-level rolesInsurance companies, senior underwriting positions

The Trainee Insurance Underwriter Trainee is an entry-level position focused on learning underwriting processes, while the Insurance Underwriter is a fully responsible role requiring experience and certifications. The trainee role emphasizes training and development, whereas the underwriter handles risk assessment independently.

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Commercial Lines Underwriter

Commercial Lines Underwriter

United Fire Group

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

This is a continuous posting in anticipation of growth opportunities for the corporate headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We are seeking Commercial Lines Underwriters to manage a commercial underwriting territory of $4 to $10 million. Work hard to attain positive results (premium growth and acceptable loss ratios) through sound risk selection, developing strong relationships with agency personnel, and providing a quality product combined with excellent service. Provide training to new employees as needed. Serve as a resource mentor when needed to Associate Underwriters and Trainees, approve risks within your authority for Associate Commercial Lines Underwriters, develop and facilitate training sessions per branch needs and for the for Producer School & Underwriter Trainee Program.
Job Functions
• Evaluate coverages. Review applications, endorsement requests and renewals for limits and coverages requested.
• Information gathering and managing a book of business. Ask good questions when agent inquires if risk is acceptable. Select critical information needed. Review daily claims sheet. Work with marketing to monitor production and loss ratio for each agency.
• Pricing of risk. Insure risk is properly classed. IRPM's, experience rating of judgment rates when necessary. Place risk in the proper program. Review renewals.
• Negotiation skills. Work with agents and csr's to obtain a saleable program for the agent/insured while avoiding adverse selection against the company.
• Marketing/Coaching/Training. Regular visits made to agencies. Quote additional coverages. Participate in agency reviews. Provide guidance and coaching to others. Certify policies. Recommend coverages, rate changes and provide feedback to management on what is happening in the marketplace, agencies and competition.
Skills & Requirements
Four-year college degree preferred. Must have or be working toward your AU (Associate in Underwriting) designation. Two - five years commercial lines underwriting experience, risk evaluation skills, solid insurance contract knowledge, effective communication skills and excellent human relations skills. Strong analytical/problem solving/logical thinker; Strong communication, leadership and negotiating skills; Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to multi-task; and a willingness to accept challenges and take appropriate risks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Fire Group has a policy to provide equal opportunity for all. We continue to take positive action to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote persons in all job categories based on the individual's ability to perform the job and without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or genetics.

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