E&S Underwriter Trainee

FCCI•Glen Allen, VA

1d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team as an E&S Underwriter Trainee. In this role, you will train to underwrite risk that determines the selection/rejection of new and renewal commercial business. The trainee will gain an understanding of the underwriting thought process and learn to utilize underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating manual rules and insurance laws/regulations. Additionally, the Trainee will learn the skills required to develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and insureds within assigned territory. The trainee will participate in an extensive training program involving instruction and self-study combined with on-the-job shadowing that will provide the opportunity to learn the business. Upon successful mastery, the underwriter trainee will evaluate existing and new accounts and make underwriting recommendations within limited authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity. This position will be based in our Mid-Atlantic Regional office in Glen Allen, VA . Our Trainee program starts in June 2026. In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes: Flexible Work Environment Paid Family Leave Competitive PTO & Holidays Recognition & Bonus Programs Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance Employee Referral Bonus Paid Volunteer Time 401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing The salary range for this position is $24.80-$38.19 hourly. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Please apply via our website at www.fcci-group.com . Drug Free Workplace (Pre-employment drug screen is conducted for all positions)

Responsibilities

Train to underwrite risk that determines the selection/rejection of new and renewal commercial business.
Gain an understanding of the underwriting thought process and learn to utilize underwriting guidelines, procedures, rating manual rules and insurance laws/regulations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents and insureds within assigned territory.
Participate in an extensive training program involving instruction and self-study combined with on-the-job shadowing that will provide the opportunity to learn the business.
Evaluate existing and new accounts and make underwriting recommendations within limited authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity.