Position
The Small Business department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a full-time Associate Underwriter . This posting is open to internal and external candidates.
Responsibilities
The Associate Underwriter provides excellent customer experience for external and internal partners.
Develop expertise in underwriting functions including new and renewal quoting, policy management, risk evaluation, risk management, policy pricing.
Building and maintaining result-oriented relationships with all customers to drive production and retention results.
Meet a high service level with exceptional service - via phone calls, emails, and online applications.
Build the WCF brand and long-term agency and account relationships.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong organization skills and work accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
Interest in developing a carrier in a stable, complex, and fulfilling industry.
An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.
WCF INSURANCE DE&I MISSION
Promote and embrace a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace.
WCF INSURANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law .
Apr 01, 2024
Full time
Position
The Small Business department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a full-time Associate Underwriter . This posting is open to internal and external candidates.
Responsibilities
The Associate Underwriter provides excellent customer experience for external and internal partners.
Develop expertise in underwriting functions including new and renewal quoting, policy management, risk evaluation, risk management, policy pricing.
Building and maintaining result-oriented relationships with all customers to drive production and retention results.
Meet a high service level with exceptional service - via phone calls, emails, and online applications.
Build the WCF brand and long-term agency and account relationships.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong organization skills and work accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
Interest in developing a carrier in a stable, complex, and fulfilling industry.
An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.
WCF INSURANCE DE&I MISSION
Promote and embrace a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace.
WCF INSURANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law .
WCF Insurance
100 West Towne Ridge Parkway, Sandy, UT, United States
Do you enjoy working on large and complex risks? Does bringing in new business excite you? Then our Senior Field Underwriter position could be a great fit for you. WCF is continuing our expansion from a well-established monoline Workers Compensation carrier to a fully multiline capable carrier in the western United States. This presents an exciting opportunity on our path to becoming a super-regional carrier.
WCF is an A Rated insurance carrier that is looking for an applicant that wants to join a company with a people first culture, flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. With the expansion into additional states and multi-line insurance, there will be additional advancement opportunities for employees at WCF.
Position
The Large Commercial underwriting department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a Senior Field Underwriter . This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director, Underwriting in Large Commercial. This candidate may reside in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Arizona, or Washington. This candidate must be willing to travel up to one week per month.
Responsibilities
A senior field underwriter partners closely in the field with our Sales and Distribution team to increase market share, write profitable business and help our agency partners grow. This person applies sound underwriting principles while managing a book of business to achieve premium growth, retention, profitability, and other KPI goals. They are expected to provide exemplary, timely, and personalized customer service and serve as a knowledge resource for internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Commercial lines underwriting experience required in middle market and large accounts. Emphasis in Workers Compensation.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Natural curiosity backed by sound critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills.
Motivation to collaborate with internal partners across departments.
Strong driver to write new business and cross-sell exiting book.
Relationship building skills to strengthen existing relationships with agency partners.
WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a generous 6% employer match, and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and time off to volunteer. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year.
Expected salary for the position is $85,000-132,000 depending on location, experience, and education. There is also an additional discretionary bonus structure that ranges up to 16% of salary, depending on results for the year.
An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.
WCF INSURANCE DE&I MISSION
Promote and embrace a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace.
WCF INSURANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Nov 09, 2023
Full time
Do you enjoy working on large and complex risks? Does bringing in new business excite you? Then our Senior Field Underwriter position could be a great fit for you. WCF is continuing our expansion from a well-established monoline Workers Compensation carrier to a fully multiline capable carrier in the western United States. This presents an exciting opportunity on our path to becoming a super-regional carrier.
WCF is an A Rated insurance carrier that is looking for an applicant that wants to join a company with a people first culture, flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. With the expansion into additional states and multi-line insurance, there will be additional advancement opportunities for employees at WCF.
Position
The Large Commercial underwriting department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a Senior Field Underwriter . This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director, Underwriting in Large Commercial. This candidate may reside in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Arizona, or Washington. This candidate must be willing to travel up to one week per month.
Responsibilities
A senior field underwriter partners closely in the field with our Sales and Distribution team to increase market share, write profitable business and help our agency partners grow. This person applies sound underwriting principles while managing a book of business to achieve premium growth, retention, profitability, and other KPI goals. They are expected to provide exemplary, timely, and personalized customer service and serve as a knowledge resource for internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Commercial lines underwriting experience required in middle market and large accounts. Emphasis in Workers Compensation.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Natural curiosity backed by sound critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills.
Motivation to collaborate with internal partners across departments.
Strong driver to write new business and cross-sell exiting book.
Relationship building skills to strengthen existing relationships with agency partners.
WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a generous 6% employer match, and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and time off to volunteer. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year.
Expected salary for the position is $85,000-132,000 depending on location, experience, and education. There is also an additional discretionary bonus structure that ranges up to 16% of salary, depending on results for the year.
An internal candidate should have six months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.
WCF INSURANCE DE&I MISSION
Promote and embrace a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workplace.
WCF INSURANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
THE POSITION
Do you have experience with insurance principles, practices, and laws? Do you enjoy investigating claims and providing friendly customer service? If so, The Insurance Department has the perfect job for you. This position will give you the opportunity to investigate consumer complaints as well as educate consumers and respond to inquiries on matters relating to their insurance needs. If you are interested in educating consumers to make informed decisions, and ensure that they are treated fairly, come work with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Insurance Investigator, you will be responsible for reviewing and investigating complex consumer complaints in relation to property and casualty lines of insurance. Work entails preparing detailed notes and written reports as necessary in response to complaints and inquiries. You will have the opportunity to independently investigate various types of insurance complaints. Effective communication is key as you will be handling calls and inquiries from the general public and licensees regarding insurance regulations, statutes, adjudications, and industry trends. This position will require you to be organized and have the ability to prioritize your caseload to meet all deadlines set forth by the supervisor.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Work hours may be negotiable based on operational needs. This position may be eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS).
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as an Insurance Investigator 1; or
Seven years of experience as an insurance investigator, underwriter, agent, broker or claims adjuster. College level training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for four years of the required experience; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.
You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Oct 26, 2023
Full time
THE POSITION
Do you have experience with insurance principles, practices, and laws? Do you enjoy investigating claims and providing friendly customer service? If so, The Insurance Department has the perfect job for you. This position will give you the opportunity to investigate consumer complaints as well as educate consumers and respond to inquiries on matters relating to their insurance needs. If you are interested in educating consumers to make informed decisions, and ensure that they are treated fairly, come work with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Insurance Investigator, you will be responsible for reviewing and investigating complex consumer complaints in relation to property and casualty lines of insurance. Work entails preparing detailed notes and written reports as necessary in response to complaints and inquiries. You will have the opportunity to independently investigate various types of insurance complaints. Effective communication is key as you will be handling calls and inquiries from the general public and licensees regarding insurance regulations, statutes, adjudications, and industry trends. This position will require you to be organized and have the ability to prioritize your caseload to meet all deadlines set forth by the supervisor.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Work hours may be negotiable based on operational needs. This position may be eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS).
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as an Insurance Investigator 1; or
Seven years of experience as an insurance investigator, underwriter, agent, broker or claims adjuster. College level training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for four years of the required experience; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.
You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
The Hardware Engineer I will be an integral part of an engineering team developing power management hardware in nickel zinc (NiZn) battery backup systems for multiple industries. The successful candidate will participate in the development of electrical architecture and design, integration and debugging of new electrical hardware, and validation of the design in a structured engineering environment. Additionally, this person will be responsible for documentation of design changes and supporting transition of new designs into manufacturing and will solve complex engineering problems associated with new product development. This position will work onsite at ZincFive Headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon.
Job Duties:
Manage the electrical requirements and specifications
Document the design architecture and formal design synthesis
Model and simulate the performance of electrical circuits
Electrical schematic capture and Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance
Component selection to meet requirements for uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) for industrial applications
Work with the mechanical engineering department to develop circuit designs to support required functionality and meet requirements for size, weight and power
Printed circuit board layout for manufacturability and electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) performance
Participate in and lead design reviews
Participate in failure root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Perform hardware design verification and validation testing
Develop production validation and product acceptance test criteria to support transition into manufacturing
Design to meet third party compliance such as Underwriter Laboratories (UL), Intertek’s Electronic Testing Labs (ELT), Conformite Europeenne (CE), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), etc.
Communicate and work with contract manufacturers, customers and consultants as needed
Adhere to a well-documented gated design process
Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree
Minimum of 2-3 years of board level circuit design and simulation experience
Experience in analog and digital circuit design
Experience working with voltages up to 600Vdc is a plus
Experience designing and debugging systems with microcontrollers
Knowledge of serial communications protocols and hardware interfaces including Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) and controller area network (CAN)
Knowledge using scripting languages like Python
Develop designs using Altium Designer Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience with power electronics
Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Printed Circuit Board layout experience
Physical Requirements and working conditions:
Work involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting to 40 pounds
Requires close visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color
Office and lab environments
Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.
In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.
ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.
Feb 23, 2023
Full time
The Hardware Engineer I will be an integral part of an engineering team developing power management hardware in nickel zinc (NiZn) battery backup systems for multiple industries. The successful candidate will participate in the development of electrical architecture and design, integration and debugging of new electrical hardware, and validation of the design in a structured engineering environment. Additionally, this person will be responsible for documentation of design changes and supporting transition of new designs into manufacturing and will solve complex engineering problems associated with new product development. This position will work onsite at ZincFive Headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon.
Job Duties:
Manage the electrical requirements and specifications
Document the design architecture and formal design synthesis
Model and simulate the performance of electrical circuits
Electrical schematic capture and Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance
Component selection to meet requirements for uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) for industrial applications
Work with the mechanical engineering department to develop circuit designs to support required functionality and meet requirements for size, weight and power
Printed circuit board layout for manufacturability and electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) performance
Participate in and lead design reviews
Participate in failure root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Perform hardware design verification and validation testing
Develop production validation and product acceptance test criteria to support transition into manufacturing
Design to meet third party compliance such as Underwriter Laboratories (UL), Intertek’s Electronic Testing Labs (ELT), Conformite Europeenne (CE), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), etc.
Communicate and work with contract manufacturers, customers and consultants as needed
Adhere to a well-documented gated design process
Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree
Minimum of 2-3 years of board level circuit design and simulation experience
Experience in analog and digital circuit design
Experience working with voltages up to 600Vdc is a plus
Experience designing and debugging systems with microcontrollers
Knowledge of serial communications protocols and hardware interfaces including Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) and controller area network (CAN)
Knowledge using scripting languages like Python
Develop designs using Altium Designer Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience with power electronics
Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Printed Circuit Board layout experience
Physical Requirements and working conditions:
Work involves sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting to 40 pounds
Requires close visual acuity and the ability to distinguish color
Office and lab environments
Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.
In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.
ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.