Underwriter Trainee

Berkley • Westbrook, ME

3d

About The Position

Embark on an exciting journey as an Underwriter Trainee with Acadia Insurance! This is your chance to be part of a structured training program that combines coursework, classroom learning, and hands-on experience that will provide the foundation for a career in insurance. Immerse yourself in the world of property and casualty products, risk management, underwriting philosophy, and cutting-edge strategies that define our industry leadership. Key functions will include but are not limited to:
Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams
Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff.
Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business.
Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of loss control.
Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments.
Participate in agency visitations with underwriters, claim representatives and/or loss control representatives to begin developing customer contacts.
Frequent travel, including overnights, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required
• Internship or insurance work experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in Customer Service
• Ability to work independently & collaboratively, while handling multiple tasks in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Detailed orientated, Problem Solver with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and email systems
• Be self-reliant & motivated
• Valid Driver’s License required

Nice To Haves

• Internship or insurance work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete work and reading projects and pass required exams
• Establish good working relationships with colleagues and management staff.
• Attain a basic working knowledge of state regulatory requirements for each line of business.
• Under direct supervision, perform the basic functions of loss control.
• Participate in job-shadow arrangements in various departments.
• Participate in agency visitations with underwriters, claim representatives and/or loss control representatives to begin developing customer contacts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level