Underwriting Support Associate - Commercial Lines

We are currently seeking a results-driven individual to fill a critical role as an Underwriting Support Specialist on our Commercial Lines Service & Operations Team. The Underwriting Support Specialist provides support in a variety of underwriting tasks utilizing multiple internal and external systems and reports.
This role will report to our Plano, TX office

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure sufficient information is obtained and forwarded to the underwriter for proper risk evaluation.
• Through the use of manuals, established procedures, and information collected, prepare the underwriting file for the underwriter by completing loss summaries, reviewing driver acceptability, following up to obtain missing information and other related tasks.
• Process policy change requests within knowledge and authority levels allowing the underwriters to focus on more complex policies and accounts.
• Collaborate with other business areas to ensure service and quality objectives are met.
• Build and maintains effective working relationships with underwriters, sales agents and brokers.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality requirements as required by legislation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time.

What it Takes:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
• Insurance courses related to property and casualty insurance, such as IIA and CPCU beneficial.
• Effective communication, analytical, and mathematical skills.

What You’ll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.

  • As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

All of us at Sentry—more than 4,000 associates—have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We’re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income. 

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

Thank you for your interest in Sentry!

Amelia Sacco

[email protected] 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.