Why CIG?
At Capital Insurance Group we offer our employees more than just a job. We foster career growth, provide opportunities to give back to our communities, and help you take the next step in your career!
CIG was founded in 1898 by a group of earnest farmers in need of protection and today, we are the leading West Coast Property & Casualty insurer. CIG is certified as a Great Place to Work and provides a collaborative, inclusive, and fun work culture for all employees.
Why Choose CIG’s Underwriting Team?
This is your perfect opportunity to join a company that is building momentum with our independent agents and protecting the dreams and assets of our policyholders. Join the CIG Underwriting team in helping build a safer world where dreams soar!
Benefits
- Accrue twenty-one days of Paid Time Off during your first year
- Up to eighty-seven percent of benefits are covered by CIG for you and your family members
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Telehealth
- One hundred percent covered plans
- Basic Life & AD&D
- Employee Assistance
- Leave Management
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability (Outside of CA)
- Employee Benefit Advocacy Hot Line
- Family Caregiver Support (Homethrive)
- Child Care Resources (Tootris)
- Business Travel Accident Protection
- Voluntary benefit offerings
- Short-term Disability (CA only)
- Voluntary Life AD&D self, spouse, and child plans
- Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Health Savings (HSA)
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accidental Injury
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefit
- Critical Illness
- ARAG Legal Services
- Norton LifeLock
- Nine paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
- Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program
- Kudos & Shout Out Points Program
- Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program
- Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program
- Competitive compensation
- Base compensation
- Salary Management Spot Bonuses
- Annual Incentive/Profit sharing program, potential payout annually based on company results.
- Discount partnerships
- Gym memberships, credit union, travel, shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and more
- Insurance, educational reimbursement, and bonus programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Home and Auto Insurance Discount Program.
- Paid Volunteer Time – Through company-planned community events and choose your own adventure PVT in giving back in ways that are meaningful to you!
- Retirement savings benefit (401k and Roth + match)
- Health & Financial Wellness
- Wellness platform, tools, and events - Vitality
- Health Savings Account – match
- Financial Wellness Resources
Work Environment & Format
The Underwriting Trainee position is a hybrid-eligible position from our Spokane (WA) and Phoenix (AZ) offices. The hybrid working model is 3 days in office (Monday through Wednesday) and 2 days from home.
Job Overview
The Underwriting Trainee is an entry level position. Prior insurance experience is not required. The Trainee is expected to successfully complete a 3–6-month training program with the Underwriter Development and Audit department. Meeting or exceeding performance expectations as the UW Trainee in this initial phase, allows for transition to regional on-the-job training in the Trainee capacity. Upon meeting, or exceeding performance expectations in this regional training as a Trainee, allows for eligibility of promotion to an open Associate Underwriter role.
Requirements
- College Degree from a Certified University or College 3.0 GPA or better
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills required
- Innate sense of curiosity
- An ongoing commitment to professional development and pursuit of technical Underwriting skill development desired
Ability to:
- Read, understand, and apply knowledge found in manuals, journals, and other documents
- Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
- Prioritize multiple demands/projects simultaneously
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team.
- Persuade and negotiate with others
- Follow-up on requests and inquiries in a timely fashion
- Must be able to clearly communicate via written and verbal instructions
Salary Range: $30/hour
The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as benefits and bonus programs.
Skills Required
- College degree from a certified university or college with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Ability to read, understand, and apply information from manuals, journals, and other documents
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands and projects simultaneously
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a team
- Ability to persuade and negotiate with others
- Ability to follow up on requests and inquiries in a timely manner
- Commitment to professional development and technical underwriting skill development
What We Do
Established in 1898, Capital Insurance Group® (CIG) is a leading regional property and casualty insurer in the Western U.S. Headquartered in Monterey, California, CIG offers trusted Agriculture, Commercial, and Personal coverage across Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. CIG delivers insurance solutions tailored to meet the needs of policyholders, sold exclusively through independent agents. Throughout its footprint, CIG partners with regional and local charitable organizations and events to give back to communities in ways that promote preparedness, enhance resilience, and bring relief to communities in crisis. CIG is underwritten by its affiliate companies: California Capital Insurance Company, Eagle West Insurance Company, Nevada Capital Insurance Company, and Monterey Insurance Company. CIG is rated “A“(Excellent) by AM Best, the independent financial monitor of the insurance industry and is proud to be part of the Auto-Owners Insurance group of companies, one of the nation’s largest, most-trusted insurers. For more information please visit CIGInsurance.com.
