Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines
Amwins
$58,700 / year
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Description
At Amwins, we succeed together — and have a good time doing it.
We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration, not cutthroat competition. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs.
First and foremost, we invest in our employees. That investment shows in everything we do; education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that's 43% owned by employee shareholders.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to volunteer within Amwins through a wide range of committees and in your community through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service.
Working at Amwins means you love what you do, how you do it and, ultimately, who you do it with. Whether it's today or 150 years from now, we continue to invest in our culture and your development so opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply.
At Amwins, we win together — and have a good time doing it.
Learn more about us at amwins.com.
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Join our Amwins Access team in Minneapolis, MN as an Associate Underwriter!
This is a full-time, in-office position in our Minneapolis, MN office, with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office per week) after training is completed.
Each Associate Underwriter provides vital team functions:
- Review submission information required to issue new or renewal quotes
- Rating and preparation of new or renewal quotes as directed by Underwriter
- Review and handling of inspection recommendations and discrepancies
- Monitor various reports for consistency
- Potential for policy issuance and endorsement processing, including audits
- Assist in accounting procedures such as invoicing
- Data entry into multiple internet-based systems
We are looking for people with:
- At least 1 year of prior insurance experience
- Strong desire to learn and grow as a team
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and customer service mentality
- Strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheet
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pursuant to Minnesota regulation, the compensation range for this position is as stated and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
The Amwins Advantage: Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision available your first day of employment
- Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for CA employees
- Mental health support including:
- Virtual therapy
- Digital coaching
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- Voluntary coverage options:
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Identity Theft Protection
- Retiree medical benefits available for Medicare-eligible retirees
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
- Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
- Career advancement opportunities
About this role
Amwins is hiring an Associate Underwriter for its Minneapolis office to support the commercial lines underwriting team. You'll handle the core functions that keep quotes and policies moving: reviewing submissions, rating and preparing quotes, processing inspections and discrepancies, monitoring reports for accuracy, and managing data entry across multiple systems. There's also potential involvement in policy issuance, endorsement processing, and accounting procedures like invoicing. The role transitions to hybrid after an initial training period, with three days per week in the office.
The position requires at least one year of insurance experience and a solid foundation in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. You'll need strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and customer service instincts to manage the volume and accuracy demands of underwriting support. Amwins emphasizes collaboration and employee development, and the company offers comprehensive benefits from day one—medical, dental, vision, mental health support, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off. The organization is 43% employee-owned, which shapes its culture around long-term investment in staff growth and advancement.
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