Hiring: Commercial Lines Underwriter II Company: Western National Insurance Location: Anchorage, AK Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 15:10:22 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote About the job Required Skills: •Does this opportunity interest you? •Umialik Insurance Company, a member of the Western National Insurance Group, is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter II to join our team. •Develop and manage a profitable book of commercial lines business by writing and retaining accounts through assigned agency partners. •What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role? •Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with agency partners. •Manage an assigned agency territory to achieve established growth and profitability goals. •Analyze the operations and exposures of various commercial risks using established underwriting practices, procedures, and assigned authority levels. •Assess risks on new and existing business to identify opportunities that support territory loss ratio and growth objectives. Qualifications: •What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate? •Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines. •Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. •Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound business judgment. •Two or more years of underwriting experience preferred. •Demonstrated intermediate organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. •Solid understanding of industry practices, standards, and core underwriting concepts. •Strong verbal and written communication skills. •Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience in commercial lines underwriting may be considered in lieu of a degree. •Proficiency in core underwriting systems, office technology, and standard computer software applications. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!