workers' compensation insurance representative - Orange County, United States - State Compensation Insurance Fund

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Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you have already applied you will still be considered. No need to reapply.

Are you looking to join an organization that truly cares about its employees, customers and the communities it serves? Imagine working for an organization that has over 100 years of service to the employers of California.

State Fund is recruiting for career-minded individuals to take on the responsibility for underwriting and servicing Small Commercial accounts. State Fund provides workers' compensation insurance throughout California and has openings for Underwriters in its Small Commercial business segment. Depending on business needs, we may hire in Fresno, Santa Ana, Monterey Park, or Vacaville. Please indicate your preferred location(s) in the "Explanation" section of your application (State Application Form - STD. 678) or in your Statement of Qualification. Please note that we are also recruiting for positions in our Middle Market business segment in Fresno, Pleasanton, Sacramento, Santa Ana, and/or Monterey Park. If interested in a role in Middle Market you will need to submit a separate application for that specific Job Vacancy Notice.

Under the supervision of an Assistant Underwriting Manager, Small Commercial underwriters perform the full range of duties necessary to effectively fulfill the workers compensation insurance needs of our smaller California employers. This is a high volume, fast-paced environment in which underwriters use technical knowledge, information from multiple sources and judgment to review new and renewing accounts for accurate pricing of workers compensation insurance policies for California's employers. Underwriters also coordinate policyholder servicing and maintenance as well as participate on special projects as assigned.

The most successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a superior level of self-awareness and an understanding of the competencies necessary to excel as a Small Commercial underwriter:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Exceptional customer service skills

• An analytical approach to problem solving / excellent analytical skills

• The ability to adapt to changing environments

• A natural aptitude and desire for teamwork and collaboration

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• The ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities

• The ability to lead and work as a member of a team

• Ability to speak in front of large groups

• Adherence to State Fund's Equal Employment Opportunity principles

Travel will be required for initial underwriting training and periodically throughout the year. New Underwriters will be expected to attend a multi-week training program at State Fund's Learning Center in Vacaville, CA. All travel costs will be covered by State Fund.

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Working Conditions

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.

Special Requirements

Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Candidates must include a completed State Application Form (STD. 678), a current resume and a written Statement of Qualification (SOQ). Applications will not be considered if the application is not completed appropriately and/or if required information is not submitted with the application.

Similar to a resume cover letter, the Statement of Qualification provides applicants with the opportunity to link their individual experience, skills and professional goals to the position they are applying for.

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