Transportation Underwriter

JM Wilson, a trusted name in the insurance sector, specializes in navigating the complexities of excess and surplus lines as a Managing General Agency. Our mission is to address the challenges that standard markets often overlook, focusing on unique, hard-to-place exposures. Rooted in three generations of family ownership, we bring over a century of expertise to our work. Our success stems from lasting relationships with agents and carriers alike.

Headquartered in Portage, MI, with branches across the U.S., our commitment to innovation, integrity, and client satisfaction positions us as industry leaders.

Join us at JM Wilson and thrive in making a meaningful impact in the insurance world.

As a Commercial Transportation Underwriter, you are driven to collaborate with brokers and agents to drive premium growth and profitability. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, excels in decision-making, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting service standards and contributing to team goals. If you possess these qualities, we invite you to apply and advance your underwriting career with us!

Here are key areas where you can directly contribute value. You will:

• Evaluate new business submissions and renewal applications, ensuring they align with company underwriting guidelines.
• Handle policy issuance, manage daily workflows, and maintain exceptional service standards.
• Interact with customers and company underwriters to resolve service issues and provide quotes.
• Contribute to team goals by writing Standard Operating Procedures and suggesting innovative ideas.
• Interact with customers and company underwriters to resolve service issues and provide quotes.
• Provide backup support to colleagues as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of laws, guidelines, and best practices of insurance.
• Good time management skills with the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to three years of related experience.
• Transportation underwriting experience is preferred but not required.