Senior Underwriter

Pinnacol Assurance does just one thing, and does it better than anyone: provide caring workers’ compensation protection to Colorado employers and employees. Although employers are required by law to provide Worker’s Comp insurance, we believe our service is making a meaningful impact in worker’s lives across Colorado in their moments of need.

We have big hearts and love big ideas. We’ve been around for over 100 years, but don’t let that fool you. Pinnacol is committed to taking care of Colorado employers and workers in the most innovative of ways! We celebrate continuous improvement, new ideas, compassion, teamwork, integrity and excellence.
With our number one priority to keep everyone safe, along with the heart of Pinnacol’s “culture of caring” to do what is right and not what is easy, we’re currently having our team members work from home. During remote work, we’re still making time for fun! We host virtual painting classes, virtual yoga and Zumba classes, and virtual happy hours!

What you’ll do:

Write and review worker’s compensation insurance policies; review and resolve policy concerns. Utilize underwriting expertise, customer relations and business operations skills to promote Company’s retention, finance and business objectives.

What you can expect:

• • Determine proper coverage by utilizing worker comp knowledge and NCCI manual rules to ensure state statutes are followed
  • Review application and polices in order to classify risks. Communicate effectively in writing the rationale for classification including policyholder complaint letters that ensures customer’s understanding
  • Interpret and explain information regarding worker’s comp policies, premium, regulatory and legislative issues to stakeholders resolving any questions/ issues immediately
  • Promote and build strong working relationships with policyholders and agents demonstrating support for Company’s new business, financial and retention goals
  • Formulate effective business solutions, sometimes for specific needs providing high level of customer service to stakeholders
  • Participate in policyholder and agent seminars
  • Assist underwriters, associate underwriters and account managers with specific business needs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the table:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Relevant work experience (similar kind of work at a similar level of work as described in the essential duties) may be substituted for the bachelor's degree. Completion of a degree is encouraged and supported. Five years commercial insurance underwriting experience required. Must be able to communicate in writing and verbally with all levels of individuals both internally and externally.

We can’t do our work without people like you.
Our employees are extraordinary and committed to making a difference. Here’s some of the ways we show our appreciation.

• Our benefits go beyond the basics. You’ll get to choose from diverse benefit offerings for medical, dental and vision.
• We care about each other. We enjoy a positive, collaborative work environment. We are hard workers and high performers.
• Take a day (or 20!) off. Enjoy 20 paid days off your first full year plus 9 paid holidays.
• Take care of yourself. Sign up for unique wellness programs, including on-site, company-paid fitness facilities and classes
• Get your learning on. We promote a learning culture to help you master your current job and cultivate the skills of the future through a variety of on-site, online, and off-site professional development opportunities.
• Give back and get paid. Through our employee volunteer program, Pinnacol in Action, employees receive paid time off to volunteer with Colorado nonprofits.
• Share in our success. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a quarterly incentive, up to 20 percent of your annual base salary, when your team exceeds their goals and objectives.

When we find the right person, we try to put our best foot forward with an offer that excites you. We consider what you’d like to be paid, the skills and experience you bring, what similar jobs pay in the Denver area and make sure there’s equal pay for equal work among those you’ll be working with. When meeting the requirements, the minimum of what you can expect for this position is $72,500. The actual offer will vary depending on the candidate's skills and competencies.

Want to love your work? Apply today!