Middle Market Underwriting Trainee

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Westfield Center, OH, USA
Hybrid
Entry level
Insurance
The Role
Entry-level trainee role focused on developing underwriting, insurance operations, business analysis, data management, and reporting skills. Works under direct supervision while completing training, projects, research, presentations, job-shadowing, and day-to-day assignments. Builds business knowledge and professional relationships, learns company systems and procedures, solicits feedback, monitors industry trends, and maintains compliance with policies, laws, and regulations. The role is hybrid, with potential relocation after the trainee program.
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Job Summary

The Middle Market Trainee, working under direct supervision, is responsible to acquire knowledge, experience, skills, and business acumen in the assigned area such as Claims, Surety, IT, etc. The role completes educational, work, and relationship building experiences and participates and engages in all assignments/experiences, soliciting feedback regarding performance, and closing gaps in his/her knowledge, skills, and business acumen. In addition, the role also establishes a strong foundation by building relationships and identifying resources that will help them in their career.


Job Responsibilities

  • Works to acquire the knowledge, experience, skills, and business acumen in the assigned area, which helps in the trainee's development towards the goal of becoming a professional in the respective department.
  • Assists leader, team, or business unit with work assigned to them.
  • This often includes, but is not limited to, project work and coverage of day-to-day activities.
  • Develops business acumen through interactions and shadowing with other professionals.
  • Attends business unit meetings, executes research, and 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 Company standardized hardware, software programs, third-party software, and processing procedures.
  • Works toward developing an understanding of key concepts and appropriate business skill application through learning programs, structured on the job experiences, and active participation and engagement in all team building, observation and practice activities.
  • Solicits reinforcing and constructive feedback from leader, peer coaches and others in the organization and incorporates feedback into development.
  • Identifies resources, best practices, and external networking opportunities to monitor pertinent industry activity and trends.
  • Maintains awareness, understanding, and compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws, and regulations appropriate for this position.

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or Business preferred.

Location

  • Hybrid - defined as working three or more days per week in the office. Potential relocation after Trainee program is complete. 

Start Date

  • June 2027

Behavioral Competencies

  • Collaborates
  • Customer focus
  • Communicates effectively
  • Decision quality
  • Nimble learning

Technical Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Data Entry
  • Insurance Operations
  • Insurance Policies
  • Insurance Industry Knowledge
  • Information Systems
  • Data Analysis and Reporting

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

About Us
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets. 

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED), or commensurate experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, or Business

Westfield Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Westfield Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Westfield Insurance.

  • Retirement Support A defined-benefit pension alongside a 401(k) with employer contributions is presented as a standout component and an uncommon combination today. Safe-harbor style 401(k) contributions are referenced, adding reliable long-term value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth The package includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time off, and parental/caregiver leave. PTO levels are described as ample with increases over tenure and dedicated volunteer time.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness incentives and fitness reimbursement are available, with on-site amenities like a fitness center and cafeteria at the home office. Learning resources and recognition programs further support overall wellbeing.

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The Company
HQ: Westfield Center, Ohio
2,902 Employees

What We Do

Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.

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