WSP Underwriting Trainee, Financial Institutions

WSP Underwriting Trainee, Financial Institutions

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We are seeking an Underwriting Trainee to join our Financial Institutions team based in the New York, NY office. Westfield Specialty’s Underwriting Training Program (UTP) is a 2 year program that provides an entry level opportunity for individuals with the drive to become successful members of our underwriting team. While working within the structure of a formalized training program, trainees will learn underwriting practices by participating in formal as well as on-the-job training.

Developing a working knowledge of product language, underwriting practices, policies and guidelines. Upon successful completion of the training, underwriting trainees will continue to work with their team to understand Westfield Specialty’s Underwriting process and perform basic underwriting functions in a market-facing or product underwriting role.

• Demonstrates broad knowledge of the business, the marketplace and company goals, objectives and performance measures through the effective delivery of all products and services.
• Links line of business policies and practices to company strategies.
• Demonstrates forms and coverage knowledge and applies them to exposure.
• Compares company coverages to competitors and differentiates our company from others.
• Identifies new product opportunities.

• Manage assigned territory so that items such as renewals, endorsements (if applicable), claim reviews and related transactions are completed accurately within accepted company timelines.
• Applies standard pricing to exposures.
• Applies individual loss and expense factors, when applicable.

• Applies underwriting strategies and standards to pre-qualify risk acceptability.
• Performs detail analysis utilizing appropriate information (exposure/rate/financial & loss) to determine account acceptability, taking customer needs into consideration.

• Bachelor’s degree required; recent graduates majoring in Finance or Economics are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and/or financial institutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, coupled with initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

NYC Candidates Only: the salary for this role is $75,000. This role is also eligible for discretionary incentive pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United States:
All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom:
Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.