WHO WE ARE

IMT is proud of our heritage and will never forget where our roots are firmly planted. Locally run from its office in West Des Moines, Iowa, IMT has been a Midwest company since it was founded in Wadena, Iowa in 1884. That’s 140 years!

Today, IMT continues to offer a strong line of personal and commercial insurance products for which it has always been known, along with exceptional service for a competitive price. Our products are offered through Independent Agents throughout a six-state territory – Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

COMMERCIAL LINES UNDERWRITER

IMT Insurance is seeking to fill the position of Commercial Lines Underwriter. In this position, you will work within a team to underwrite commercial lines renewals, amendments and cancellations. You will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service in order to maintain positive relationships with agents and meet departmental profit and growth objectives. If you are an analytical, self-starter with a desire to grow as an insurance professional or branch out into a new area, this is a job for you. Apply online today to learn more about this opportunity!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Consistently provide effective, timely and professional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for telephone and written communication inquiries on items including, but not limited to statuses, billing, eligibility, and amendment quotations, based on established guidelines.
• Underwrite and manage workload on amendments within an assigned territory.
• Underwrite and manage workload on commercial lines renewals and cancellations.
• Obtain information needed to properly evaluate renewals, amendments and cancellations.
• Assist with processing amendments, renewals and cancellations.
• Responsible for file documentation.
• Assure policy coverage, issuance and cancellations are within state regulations.
• Assist with reviewing loss control reports and audits returned to underwriting.
• Determine which items to refer for review based on established guidelines.
• Obtain or confirm underwriting information, order surveys, motor vehicle reports, claim reports and other documentation.
• Assist team of underwriters with their assignments

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College Degree or 2-4 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to independently solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with others, both internal and external.
• Self-starter including strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to accurately key information for processing of all business.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups and individuals using all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computerized rating and policy issuance systems, Microsoft Office Products and function in a personal computer network environment.
• Initiative to learn requirements of position including knowledge of regulatory requirements and underwriting resources such as ISO and NCCI.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills as the role and industry changes.

BENEFITS & PERKS

IMT Insurance is committed to our employees and their families. When you work for IMT, you earn far more than just a paycheck. The IMT office was new in 2018 and offers a fitness room, game room and a variety of collaboration areas. This position includes a hybrid work arrangement, learning and development opportunities and more! Below is a list of what IMT offers our employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, AD&D insurance, 401K retirement savings accounts, spending accounts, long and short-term disability, profit share, employee assistant program and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range for this position is $42,000.00 - $61,000.00

Starting salary and level of position will depend on level of experience

WHAT DEFINES US

Our vision is to provide peace of mind in the moments that matter.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our agents and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. Our goal is to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it makes our team stronger. If you share our values and our passion for creating a Worry Free life for others, we want to talk to you!