Personal Lines Underwriting Trainee

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Personal Lines Underwriting Trainee Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office if residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH

About Us:

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.

Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation's leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers' lives.

• 6+ months of work experience (e.g. internship, summer job, part-time work, full-time work).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills resulting in the ability to interact with all levels of management and employee population.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working independently and within a team environment.
• Experience managing changing priorities and multiple assignments.
• Experience using software packages including, but not limited to, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
• Physical essential functions: ability to work 40 hours in an office environment (sitting, standing, on a computer, etc.), operate office related technology (computer, phone, etc.), travel as required.

• Works to acquire the knowledge, experience, skills, and business acumen in Personal Lines. This work and the trainee's development are all towards the goal of becoming a professional in the PL segment.
  • Assists leader, team, or business unit with work assigned to them. This often includes, but is not limited to, educational opportunities, project work and coverage of day-to-day activities.
  • Develops business acumen through interactions and shadowing with other professionals.
  • Attends business unit meetings as assigned.
  • Creates and delivers presentations as assigned.
• Prepares for and engages in one-on-one, on-line, and on-the-job learning/educational assignments/experiences.
• Develops operating knowledge of Westfield and Personal Lines standardized hardware, software programs, third-party software, and processing procedures.
• Works toward developing an understanding of key concepts and appropriate business skill application through active participation and engagement in observation and practice activities.
• Solicits reinforcing and constructive feedback from leader, peer coaches and others in the organization and incorporates feedback into their development.
• Identifies resources, best practices, and external networking opportunities to monitor pertinent industry activity and trends. Shares information gathered with others in the department.
• Maintains awareness, understanding, and compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws, and regulations appropriate for this position.