Underwriting Trainee

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.

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!

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.

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.

• 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.